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2. Location: 333 East Campus Mall 7 th Floor Phone: (608) 265-5232 Email: shipmail@uhs.wisc.edu Website: www.uhs.wisc.edu/ship www.uhs.wisc.edu/ship Student Health Insurance Plan

3. Health care can be extremely expensive in the United States For Example: Emergency Room Visit: $1,500 Appendectomy: $20,000 6 Week Stay in a Hospital: $200,000 Unexpected accidents and illnesses do happen Health insurance is critical

4. UW-Madison Health Insurance Mandates Non-immigrant visa holders and their visa dependents must comply with the UW-Madison insurance requirements which meet or exceed the Federal and Wisconsin State insurance requirements UW-Madison requires that all non-immigrant visa holders and their visa dependents holders purchase SHIP or waive with qualifying insurance No travel insurance plans or private policies will be accepted

5.  SHIP is a comprehensive student health insurance plan What is SHIP? Doctors visits One free eye exam Prescriptions Emergency Evacuation

6. A. Waive SHIP  Submit a qualifying Waiver Application By September 14 th with proof of insurance OR B. Purchase SHIP  Purchase SHIP for yourself and any visa dependents By September 14 with credit card, check or exact cash To be compliant:

7. A. Waiving SHIP : No travel insurance plans or private policies will be accepted  Provide proof of group coverage  WI State Health Insurance Applications signed and dated by your department  Insurance ID card  Waiver Application Waiver Application

8. Automatic Waivers  Paid position with the University of Wisconsin Madison (teaching assistance-ship, research assistant position, or a project assistant position)  Coverage must take effect on or before September 1 st of this year Must Meet the Following Criteria:

9.  Online: www.uhs.wisc.edu/shipwww.uhs.wisc.edu/ship  In Person:  333 East Campus Mall-7 th floor  Monday–Friday between 9:00AM-5:00PM  Over the Phone:  Telephone: 608-265-5232 B. Purchasing SHIP :

10. 2013-14 Plan Premiums

11.  You must be registered for classes before you can enroll with SHIP What To Bring: Campus ID & Enrollment form

12.  VISA/MasterCard/ Discover Card  Check  Exact cash Payment

13. After enrollment? You will receive a SHIP membership card by mail Keep your membership card with you at all times Card used for medical appointments and pharmacy visits

14. HOW TO USE SHIP & UHS

15. How to use SHIP: 1. Must use University Health Services for all available primary and preventive care services 2. “ In-Network” providers are available for instances when UHS is closed or unable to provide necessary services 3. Click “Find ‘In-Network’ Providers on the SHIP website and contact our office if you experience any difficulties

16. SHIP Coverage and Costs In- Network Out-Of- Network SHIP Pays 100% Except for 3 rd party requested physicals and labs You pay 10% SHIP Pays 90% You Pay $500 deductible + 40% SHIP Pays 60%

17. Routine dental services Not Included:

18. Recommendation 211 N. Carroll St. Madison, WI 53703 Dental

19. You must purchase or waive SHIP Before September 14th OR  A $100 late fee will apply  An academic hold will be placed on your account  You will be automatically enrolled in SHIP REMINDER

20. Location: 333 East Campus Mall 7 th Floor Phone: (608) 265-5232 Email: shipmail@uhs.wisc.edu Website: http://www.uhs.wisc.edu/ship/ Student Health Insurance Plan