GOOD TO KNOW:
Did you know SHIP 2011-12 includes medical (including pharmacy),
counseling, vision and dental coverage?
TO BEGIN:
Medical and counseling: When you are in Berkeley, all medical and counseling services begin at Tang. When you are not in Berkeley, simply coordinate in advance with the Student Health Insurance Office to get authorization for care. (For emergencies, go directly to the nearest Emergency Room.)
Dental and vision coverage: Make dental appointments directly with dentists in the network and eye appointments directly with UC Berkeley’s Optometry Center. You won’t need a separate insurance card for dental and vision coverage. Get more instructions online.
Got 10 minutes? Empower yourself on how to use SHIP with our UC SHIP at-a-glance PDF presentation.
GOING ABROAD?
SHIP provides the same coverage worldwide! Just pay for your medical care while you are away and bring all your receipts and paperwork back to Tang for reimbursement according to coverage.
TANG TIP: Don't Get Stuck with the Bill!
Aside from Emergency Care,
you always need authorization
from a UHS clinician prior to
seeking services outside of Tang,
or else your claims will be denied.
