Health Insurance Requirement Policy

PURPOSE
To outline the School’s policy on the requirement for students to have health insurance.

SETTING
All enrolled medical students

LCME STANDARD
12.6 Student Health and Disability Insurance                          

POLICY

1. All UC Davis students, including School of Medicine students, are required to have health insurance.
   1. All registered students are automatically enrolled in the University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP).
   2. Students who have comparable insurance coverage and do not wish to be enrolled in UC SHIP may complete a waiver to request an exemption from the School-sponsored Insurance. (see References).

PROCEDURE

1. The requirement for insurance is obtained through either: 
   
   1. Enrollment in the School-sponsored insurance plan, or
   2. Completing the exemption form to waive the School of Medicine-sponsored insurance and provide evidence of insurance coverage.
2. Health insurance enrollment and waivers are maintained by UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services.

RESPONSIBILITY
Registrar’s Office

REFERENCES
UCOP Student Health Insurance Information
UC SHIP Waiver

POLICY OWNER
Registrar
Associate Dean for Students

REVIEWED BY
Registrar*
Associate Dean for Students*

REVIEWED DATE and REVIEW CYCLE
March 2025; 3-year review cycle