Health Insurance and Student Health Services:

Major medical health insurance is provided at no charge for all Teaching Assistants. For all other graduate students, enrollment in the Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan is automatic and part of the registration process. Students who can show evidence of comparable outside health insurance coverage can be exempted from this fee. The health insurance begins on the first day of the fall quarter and continues for one year, if the student is enrolled for all 3 quarters. Spouses and dependents are eligible for enrollment in the Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan, for a fee. Details and an application form are in the GSHIP handbook distributed at the beginning of fall quarter, or on the Student Health Services website:
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/studenthealth/insurance/index.asp

For minor illnesses and injuries, go to the campus Student Health Service center. There is an annual deductible; after it is met, basic services are free for the rest of the plan year. A co-payment is charged for the eye clinic, the dental clinic, and physical therapy. For details, consult the website listed above, the SHS brochure or call 893-3371. Except in emergencies, you should go to the SHS center first; they will refer you elsewhere if necessary. If you are outside of a 50-mile radius of Santa Barbara, you can seek medical attention wherever available, but you must notify SHS no later than 72 hours (3 days) after receiving treatment, if the expenses are to be covered by your health insurance policy. For local emergencies or for major medical problems, your policy covers treatment at Goleta Valley Community Hospital and at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Again, notify SHS within 72 hours if you sought attention elsewhere.