Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
New spring students who are registered for courses can submit a waiver from Dec. 1st through Feb. 5th.
Our Services
We help you get reliable, high-quality health care, so you can focus on your well-being and your studies. The university requires you to have health insurance. We give you guidance and resources to meet this requirement in the way that best fits your needs.
Our team is here to advocate for CU Anschutz students. We answer your questions about the CU Anschutz Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). We can help you compare coverage options and understand your benefits. We support you every step of the way. No question is too small; we are here to help.
Find What You Need
Start with what you need to do. Each link takes you to the right page or form.
Enroll or Waive
Check Your Eligibility: Check if you are eligible for SHIP and what a plan needs to waive it.
Submit a Waiver: Have insurance that qualifies? Submit your waiver through Anthem.
Submit an Appeal: Missed the waiver deadline? Ask for a review of your case.
Coverage and Benefits
What SHIP Covers: See what SHIP covers and review the plan documents.
Your Member ID Card: Get your insurance ID card in the Sydney Health app or on the Anthem website.
Anthem Member Resources: Tools and help from Anthem for SHIP members.
Find Care
Find an In-Network Provider: Find doctors and care that SHIP covers.
SHIP FAQ: Answers to common questions about coverage, ID cards, enrolling and waivers.
Costs, Dates and Help
Cost and Important Dates: SHIP rates, coverage dates and waiver deadlines.
Contact the SHIP Office: Call, email or book a Zoom meeting with our team.
Contact the SHIP Office
The SHIP Office can help with enrolling in SHIP, waiving coverage, understanding your benefits and finding the right health care provider. If you are not sure where to start, contact us; we are happy to point you in the right direction.
We aim to answer every message within one business day. During the waiver period each semester, high volume may stretch this to two business days.
University Holiday Closures
The SHIP Office closes for all CU Anschutz holidays and administrative closures. On those days, our office is unavailable. We answer emails and phone calls on the next business day.
Our office is closed on these university holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving break
- Winter break (campus closure)