Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

The Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is an insurance plan designed specifically for CU Boulder students.  

This plan is administered by and provides a full year of medical, mental health and prescription coverage.

Who can enroll

The following students can enroll in the Anthem Gold SHIP. 

  • Degree-seeking students enrolled in six (6) or more undergraduate credits. 
  • Degree-seeking students enrolled in one (1) or more graduate credits. 
  • Non-degree seeking continuing education, study abroad or evening MBA student enrolled in six (6) or more credits. You must also pay the base and student health fees. To confirm your eligibility, please call 303-492-5107 or email studentinsurance@colorado.edu. 
  • Â鶹ÒùÔº approved for the leave of absence program can enroll for one semester. To confirm your eligibility, please call 303-492-5107 or email studentinsurance@colorado.edu. 
  • International exchange students and J-1 exchange students can choose to enroll in the Anthem Gold SHIP but are not required to. 

Enrollment and coverage dates

This plan provides coverage from fall through summer unless you change your selection during the next enrollment period. 

Fall

  • Open enrollment begins: June 18, 2024
  • Open enrollment deadline: Sept. 15, 2024
  • Coverage period: Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024
  • Cost: $2,420 per semester

   Please note: The insurance portal for fall is now closed.

Spring

  • Open enrollment begins: Dec. 17, 2024
  • Open enrollment deadline: Feb. 13, 2025
  • Coverage period: Jan. 1 to July 31, 2025
  • Cost: $2,420 per semester

   Please note: The insurance portal for spring will open Dec. 17, 2024.

Summer only

  • Coverage dates: May 1 to July 31, 2025 
  • Enrollment dates: April 13, 2025 to May 31, 2025 
  • Cost: $1,213 per semester

   Please note: Summer enrollment is not necessary for students enrolled for spring, as their coverage will continue through the summer. If students need to purchase summer coverage, they can email us at studentinsurance@colorado.edu to discuss their eligibility.

Benefits overview

Campus services

Select services on campus are available for little or no out-of-pocket costs, including primary care, counseling, physical therapy, nutrition and more. 

Mental health

Mental health services are available at no cost on campus and with . 

Dental

Â鶹ÒùÔº can receive one dental exam, cleaning and x-ray per year at no cost through . 

Please note: Graduate students may also be eligible for a graduate-specific dental plan. 

Vision

Â鶹ÒùÔº can receive one routine eye exam per year at no cost through . 

Pharmacy

Â鶹ÒùÔº can have prescriptions filled on campus at the Apothecary pharmacy or most retail pharmacies. 

Check out the to search medications and costs.  

Please note: This plan is not eligible for COBRA and does not provide coverage or benefits for dependents or spouses. 

*Enrollment begins Dec. 17, 2024

How to use Anthem Gold SHIP 

Â鶹ÒùÔº can use this plan on campus, locally and nationally through the . 

Learn how to use your insurance plan on and off campus, access your insurance cards, check pharmacy benefits and more. 

How to use Anthem Gold SHIP

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Learn more about CU's Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) benefits, enrollment and more. 

Contact us

If you have questions, please contact the Student Health Insurance office. 

Office hours 

Summer 
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8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fall and spring 
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8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

Contact 

   303-492-5107 
    
   studentinsurance@colorado.edu

Campus location 

   Wardenburg Health Center, 2nd floor