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Eligibility

Students

The University Student Health Insurance Plan (U-SHIP) is available to all registered students, except for:

• doctoral students in Extended Residence
• students in the part-time or evening programs of the Graduate School of Business
• graduate students-at-large taking only business courses
• students in the Master of Liberal Arts program
• students in the evening program of the School of Social Service Administration.

With the exception of Seminary students, students may elect Basic or Prescription Advantage coverage. Seminary students are not eligible for Prescription Advantage coverage.

Dependents

Basic coverage is available for an additional cost to a student's spouse or registered same-sex domestic partner, and to any unmarried children 19 or younger. Children under the age of 23 are eligible if they are unmarried full-time students. However, unlike the student, dependents are not enrolled in Basic coverage by default. The student must request coverage for dependents. Spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and children are not eligible for Prescription Advantage coverage. Click here for more information on enrolling dependents.

Students on a Non-Medical Leave of Absence

Students participating in U-SHIP who take an approved leave of absence may enroll in U-SHIP Continuation coverage for up to twelve months. Application is done through UnitedHealthcare StudentResources at http://www.uhcsr.com/uchicago. The U-SHIP continuation coverage premium is higher.

Students on Medical Leave of Absence

Students participating in U-SHIP who take an approved medical leave of absence may continue coverage in U-SHIP at the registered student rate until the end of the plan year (August 31). At the end of the plan year, they may apply for U-SHIP Continuation coverage for up to 12 months at a higher premium.

Students on medical leave who are enrolled in U-SHIP are also eligible to utilize the Student Care Center (SCC) and Student Counseling and Resource Service (SCRS) and are, therefore, assessed the quarterly Student Life Fee. Students on medical leave of absence who are not enrolled in U-SHIP at the time the leave is processed do not have access to the Student Care Center or Student Counseling and Resource Service.