The UC SHIP Reserve Fund Investment Committee (RFIC) granted funds to each campus for distribution to students with financial hardship, to assist students in paying their out-of-pocket medical expenses that exceed $500 and up to the in-network individual out-of-pocket maximum. The funds granted by RFIC are for dates of service within 365 days. Once the funds are exhausted, there will be no additional funds granted.
Eligibility
All UCSF students and dependents who are currently enrolled in UC SHIP and enrolled for at least one term before the date of the medical service are eligible to apply. The student must have no outstanding financial balance with their campus and have applied for charity care from the provider of service.
Services eligible for assistance
The following services are available for assistance, but services must be medically necessary:
- Hospitalization
- In-patient care (includes mental health/substance abuse)
- Hospice Care
- Diagnostic Testing
- Emergency Medical Transportation
- Childbirth/Delivery Professional Services
- Skilled Nursing
- Outpatient Surgery
- Out-patient care (includes mental health/substance abuse)
- Physician/Surgeon Services
- Imaging Services (MRI/CT/PET Scans)
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Childbirth/Delivery Facility Services
- Pharmacy out-of-pocket costs
Application Process
Complete the UC SHIP Medical Care Assistance Fund Application and submit your application, the response from the facility/provider for the charity fund request, and a copy of your Anthem Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to the “Insurance/Referral Coordinator” via MyHealthRecord.
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