Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

SHIP Information for Academic Year 2024-25

Pitzer College requires all enrolled students to have comprehensive medical insurance accessible in Claremont and comparable to the Claremont Colleges health insurance plan. At The Claremont Colleges, we offer Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), which many students have found valuable. 

You will be automatically enrolled in SHIP every year until proof of comparable coverage is provided and a waiver is submitted. Waiving out is an annual process. You may waive if you have a comparable policy with a private insurance company. If you do not waive out by the stated deadlines, you will remain enrolled in SHIP and the fee is not refundable.

The *estimated* annual fee for SHIP for the 2024-25 academic year is $3,125.

Student Health Insurance Plan Portal 

The Student Health Insurance Plan Portal (Gallagher Student Health & Special Risk for Pitzer College) contains frequently asked questions, a summary of benefits, plan discounts, additional products available, and information about finding doctors and providers.

• Waiver requirements and frequently asked questions (PDF)
• Student Health Insurance Plan summary of benefits (PDF)
• Resources and support for Student Health Insurance Plan

The waiver portal will be available to returning students on May 1, 2024, and new students by July 12, 2024.

The DEADLINE to waive is September 13, 2024. After reviewing the helpful links above, please email the Office of Student Affairs at osastudent@pitzer.edu if you still have questions.