If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. You may only opt-out of coverage during the following Waiver Periods:
Annual for MD - 06/09/2025 - 07/31/2025
Annual for MBS - 07/01/2025 - 08/22/2025
All students at California University of Science and Medicine are required to maintain health insurance coverage while enrolled at California University of Science and Medicine. Students are required to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or provide proof of adequate health insurance coverage.
Students enrolled at California University of Science and Medicine that wish to opt-out of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) must submit alternate coverage information through the Academic HealthPlans Waiver System. In order to be approved for a waiver, your alternate health coverage must meet the requirements listed below and be submitted with proof documentation prior to deadlines below:
Please review these prior to submitting your waiver request.
If students decide not to take the health insurance offered by the University, they may purchase other coverage or provide evidence of existing coverage that meets the following minimum requirements:
