Health Insurance for Dependents of Students

Choosing the right plan for your family is an important decision.

University Heath Services (UHS) can help you learn about and get connected to health coverage for your family. Families have a choice of health insurance plans, including individual commercial insurance plans, publicly supported plans, and non-profit community-based plans.

Click here to view a comparison of several selected plans.

You can start your selection process by reviewing the plans and evaluating their benefit levels and affordability.

When you are ready for additional assistance, please call the Student Health Insurance Office at (510) 642-5700 to make an appointment. We will meet with you to review the best options to meet your family's needs and assist you with the enrollment process.

Brokers:

• Saylor and Hill Co.
  Saylor and Hill Co., which is the broker for SHIP, can provide assistance with selecting and applying to a plan. There is no fee for using their services. Visit www.saylorhill.com/individual_health.html or call (510) 273-8888.
• E-Health Insurance
  E-Health Insurance is an online broker service that allows you to get quotes, compare plans, and apply for health insurance online. Visit www.ehealthinsurance.com or call (800) 977-8860.

Insurance plans included in summary table above:
Some plan brochures are available at the Student Health Insurance Office.

• Blue Cross PPO Share 500 Plan
  Visit www.bluecrossca.com or call (800) 777-6000. Blue Cross offers PPO and HMO plans for individuals and families. Some include optional dental and vision coverage.
• Blue Shield of California
  Visit www.blueshieldca.com or call (800) 660-3007. Blue Shield offers PPO and HMO plans for individuals and families. Some include optional dental and vision coverage.
• Health Net
  Visit www.healthnet.com or call (800) 909-3447. Health Net offers PPO and HMO plans for individuals and families with optional dental and vision coverage.
  
• Kaiser Permanente
  Visit www.kaiserpermanente.org/individuals or call (800) 232-5100. Kaiser offers both deductible and copayment HMO plans for individuals and families. An optional Dental Assistance Plan is also available. Kaiser has a Child Health Plan for children whose families meet income requirements and who are not eligible for government-sponsored programs. Kaiser also has the Steps Plan for low-income families who are current Kaiser members. Visit the website or call (800) 255-5053.
• Healthy Families
  Visit www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov or call (800) 880-5305 for enrollment and eligibility requirements.
• Access for Infants and Mothers (AIM)
  Visit www.aim.ca.gov or call (800) 433-2611 for enrollment and eligibility requirements.
  
• Medi-Cal
  Visit www.dhs.ca.gov/mcs/ or call (800) 430-4263 (Health Care Options) to find out more about eligibility for state-sponsored programs. You may also visit the Alameda County Social Services Agency at www.alamedasocialservices.org/public/services/medical_care/ or call (510) 639-1090 for Medi-Cal enrollment information.

Other Insurance Plans in California:

• Aetna
  Aetna offers "Aetna Advantage" high deductible PPO plans for individuals with optional dental coverage. Visit www.aetnaindividual.com or call (800) 694-3258.
• PacifiCare
  PacifiCare (a UnitedHealthcare company) offers PPO and HMO plans for individuals. Visit www.pacificare.com or call the Individual Sales office at (800) 577-0001.
  

Please Note: This site is provided as a service to students. It is not meant as a University endorsement of any insurance company, plan or broker. The information provided is a summary only and is subject to change. Contact the insurance company or a broker for additional plan details and the most current information about eligibility and benefits.