UCSD Health Insurance Waiver 2026–2027: Deadline, Requirements & Step-by-Step Guide
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UCSD Health Insurance Waiver 2026–2027: Deadline, Requirements & Step-by-Step Guide
Regular Fall 2026 deadline: September 11, 2026.
Late-waiver period: September 12–15, 2026.
Late fee: No late fee will be assessed during this Fall 2026 late-waiver period. Waivers are not accepted after September 15, 2026.
Core requirements: Use qualifying alternative coverage with local access to in-network primary care, an in-network hospital, and full non-emergency medical and behavioral-health care within 40 miles of campus or your UCSD residence; submit the documents requested by UCSD/AHP.
Can international students waive UC SHIP? Yes, if their alternative insurance satisfies UCSD's waiver criteria. UCSD makes the final decision.
Official sources: UCSD waiver page · waiver criteria · UC SHIP costs
See the UCSD School Page for the deadline, requirements, and plan comparison →
UCSD 2026-2027 Student Health Insurance Waiver Guide
English guide based on the source article and its waiver screenshots. Use the live UCSD waiver portal and your own insurance documents as the final authority.
Before You Start
School information: Have the UCSD student ID number, student name, and date of birth ready. The relationship selection shown in the source is Self.
Insurance-card information: Have the Aetna Member ID or policy number, Aetna Group Number, insurance-company name, and member-service phone number available.
Plan information: The source uses the Autumn waiver term and selects PPO for insurance type.
Documents: Prepare the Confirmation of Coverage, insurance ID Card, and PDF plan document. Do not make up any value that is not shown in your own insurance materials.
UCSD Waiver Steps
Step 1. Open the UCSD waiver area. Go to students.ucsd.edu. In TritonLink, open Financial Tools, then choose Health Fee Waiver/RAFT as shown.
Step 2. Enter your UCSD school email. Enter the school email address and continue.
Step 3. Complete questions 1 through 4. The source selects Other for plan type, selects I do not have Medi-Cal (California Medicaid)/Does not apply to me, and selects Yes for questions 3 and 4.
Step 4. Complete questions 5 through 10. The source selections are: 5 Yes; 6 I found another plan that cost less; 7 Yes; 8 Yes; 9 No; 10 Yes.
Step 5. Complete questions 11 through 13. The source selects 11 No, 12 No, and 13 Yes.
Step 6. Medical evacuation and repatriation. For question 14, the source selects Yes.
Step 7. Upload the Policy ID image. In the Policy Holder Information section, convert the PDF ID card received by email into an image file, then upload it using the Upload option shown.
Step 8. Enter Policy Holder Information. The source shows DIANins as the insurance company. Leave Primary Care Physician (Name) blank. For the primary-care phone field, keep the default when appropriate; enter a number only when you have one. Enter the Aetna Group Number and Aetna Member ID from the insurance card. The source shows member-service phone number 800-791-4531.
Step 9. Complete address, plan, and relationship fields. The source shows: Address Redbridge, P.O. Box 144490; City Coral Gables; State Florida; Zip Code 33114; health-plan type PPO; relationship to student Self.
Step 10. Attach supporting documents. Upload the ID Card, Confirmation of Coverage, and plan document as required. Rename the files before upload by removing underscores and numbers. The screenshot also states that each file must have a unique name, the total attachment size must not exceed 30 MB, and accepted formats are PNG, JPEG, PDF, and HEIC.
Step 11. Submit and keep the confirmation. Review all fields, submit the waiver, and save the confirmation screen. The waiver remains subject to review; check the status on the portal and watch for the response after review.
Need Help Reviewing Your UCSD Waiver Information?
If you are unsure about a field, the source article directs students to contact a DIANins advisor for help checking UCSD waiver information, insurance documents, and submission fields.
UCSD Health Insurance Waiver FAQ
What is the regular UCSD waiver deadline for Fall 2026?
The regular Fall 2026 deadline is September 11, 2026.
Is there a late waiver period or late fee?
The Fall 2026 late-waiver period runs from September 12 through September 15, 2026. No late fee will be assessed during this period. UCSD will not accept waivers after September 15.
Can international students waive UC SHIP?
Yes. International students may apply if their alternative insurance meets UCSD's current waiver criteria. Approval is determined by UCSD/AHP.
What documents should I prepare?
Prepare your insurance ID card, confirmation letter, and policy or Summary of Benefits (SBC/SOB) when requested. Enter the carrier, group, member, and plan information exactly as shown on your final documents.
How long does UCSD take to review a waiver?
Review timing varies. UCSD/AHP does not promise a fixed turnaround in the source page; check the waiver portal and your school email for status or follow-up requests.
Do I need to submit a waiver every academic year?
Yes. Submit a new waiver for each academic year, even if your insurance plan has not changed.
What happens if my waiver is denied?
Review the denial reason and follow UCSD/AHP instructions for any appeal or additional documentation. If you also request a DIANins refund, eligibility depends on the applicable cancellation terms, no claims, and proof of the school denial.