Need health insurance? Not sure? Read more about SHIP

Who needs health insurance?
Everyone needs comprehensive health insurance because unexpected accidents and illnesses do occur and treatment can be very expensive. Students without health insurance are more likely to withdraw from school for financial or health-related reasons.

Even if you already have health insurance, we urge you to review it carefully to ensure that the plan provides you with sufficient coverage—not just emergency room care-when you are in Madison. Please refer to our Frequently Asked Insurance Questions page for other important insurance information.

What about UHS?
All enrolled students are eligible for the medical and counseling care available at UHS, but UHS is not a substitute for health insurance. UHS does not provide care during evenings and weekends, emergency care, hospitalization, or problems requiring specialist care.

Why SHIP?
SHIP exists to make sure that all UW–Madison students have access to a comprehensive insurance plan. By administering the plan at UHS and utilizing the expert care of UHS providers, we keep student costs as low as possible and ensure that the plan is tailored to the needs of our students. SHIP is not motivated by profit; we make it available to students because having health insurance is so important.

Click here to view the domestic plan summary and premium rates.

Annual and Fall coverage is effective from August 15, 2009 and enrollments must be received by September 15, 2009.

Registered students can enroll online, in the SHIP office, by telephone, or by mail.

Parents can enroll their registered student in the SHIP office, by telephone, or by mail.

Click here for additional information and to enroll online.

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