University Student Health Insurance Program (U-SHIP)
Student Health Insurance Review Committee (SHIRC)
Rate Announcements
Plan Year 2008-09
For the '08-'09 plan year, enrollees will have coverage from September 1 - August 31.
Students enrolling in Basic coverage will pay an annual premium of $1,845 ($615 per quarter).
Students enrolling in Prescription Advantage will pay $2,811 ($937 per quarter)
There is a new Family Plan - students who enroll two or more dependents on the student insurance will benefit from a 5% discount on the premiums.
Please note: although the student may select either Basic or Prescription Advantage coverage, dependents are only eligible for the Basic coverage
- Basic Student + 1 dependent = $5,064/year
- Basic Student + 2 or more dependents = $7,872/year (5% savings = $411)
- Prescription Advantage Student + 1 dependent = $6,030/year
- Prescription Advantage Student + 2 or more dependents= $8,793/year (5% savings = $456)
Although SHIRC has been able to improve benefits and negotiate a small rate increase, the cost increases for medical care continue to fluctuate.
