A new waiver is required for all students enrolled in at least one credit hour at the start of each semester. The Spring 2025 waiver/enrollment portal will be available 12/13/2024 - 2/8/2025. If you missed your opportunity to complete the annual waiver Fall 2024 or are newly enrolled beginning Spring 2025, but you have other coverage and wish to waive, please reach out to the SHIP Office at studentinsurance@cuanschutz.edu.

Graduating this semester?

Short-term solution for SHIP-Enrollees: Graduates who were enrolled in SHIP for the semester prior to graduation can opt in for 1-3 months of Continuation Coverage with Anthem Student Advantage. Please contact our office for additional details. This is paid out of pocket for the timeframe you select during the online enrollment.

SHIP Alternatives for those staying in CO: For a long-term solution in Colorado, explore the Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant health insurance options available on the open market at Connect for Health Colorado. Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado) might also be an option.

SHIP Alternatives for those leaving CO: For a long-term solution or if you’re moving out of state, explore the ACA compliant health insurance options available on the open market at Healthcare.gov.

Employed after graduation? If you’ll be employed after graduation, work with your employer’s human resources department to determine when your coverage starts and enroll in a plan that meets your needs.

Spring Semester - Frequently Asked Questions

No, the fall waiver is valid for the full school year. Approved Spring waivers are valid for 1/01 - 7/31 and approved Fall waivers are valid for 8/1 - 7/31.

*Summer waivers are only required for newly enrolled students (student beginning their course of study in a Summer term). You will not be required to submit a waiver during Summer semesters.

Yes, if you have already paid your tuition and fee in full prior to submitting your waiver, then once your waiver is approved you will receive a full refund in the amount of the SHIP fee. It may take up to 5-10 business days after receiving your waiver approval for the fee to be refunded.

Graduate School PhD students in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toxicology, and Bioengineering will need to complete the enrollment form to receive the stipend dental insurance. All other Graduate School PhD students are automatically enrolled into the dental insurance plan as a stipend benefit of their program.

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Spring Semester - Frequently Asked Questions

I received an approved waiver for Fall semester, do I need to submit another waiver for Spring and Summer?

If I waive the Fall coverage, can I still enroll for Spring ?

I submitted my waiver and received an approval notification, but the SHIP fee is still on my account. When will the SHIP fee be removed from my bill?

I paid my tuition & fees in full prior to submitting my waiver. If I waive the SHIP now, will I receive a refund?

How do I sign up for the dental insurance?

I am a student employee utilizing the tuition assistance benefit, so I am not able to enroll in courses until the first day of classes. What if I miss the waiver deadline?

What are the coverage dates and cost for the dental insurance?

I am a PhD student in the Graduate School, do I need to complete the enrollment form?

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