SUA Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

Health Insurance is mandatory for ALL SUA students. Soka’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for 2026-2027 will be administered by Anthem Blue Cross and includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Our insurance broker, Academic Health Plan, verifies enrollment and waivers.

2025-2026 SHIP Information:


Coverage Dates (every year)

- Fall Semester: 8/1 - 1/31

- Spring Semester: 2/1 - 7/31

Waiving Soka's Insurance

All Soka students must have health insurance. Soka offers health insurance through Anthem which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits. Details on the plans benefits and costs can be found at our insurance broker, Academic Health Plan (AHP)'s site: https://soka.myahpcare.com/

Students are automatically enrolled in the Soka Student Health Insurance Plan unless they submit a waiver through AHP's waiver site (https://soka.myahpcare.com/waiver) showing coverage under an existing plan which meets the following criteria:

Domestic Students

MUST show proof of coverage of a plan which is currently active and

  • Provides urgent and emergency care
  • Provides medical benefit for injury or sickness
  • Provides minimal essential coverage (Medi-Cal plans are acceptable)

International Students:

MUST show proof of coverage of a plan which is currently active. If the plan is an international insurance plan, the plan must meet the US Government J1 Visa minimum requirements and

  • Have a claims payment office with an address and phone number in the United States
  • Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness
  • Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000
  • Medical evacuation benefit in the amount of $50,000 or more
  • A deductible of $500 or less for each accident or illness
  • Have a complete master policy written in standard English with benefits expressed in US dollars

Waiver Submission Deadlines

Fall Semester

Continuing Students: 06/03/2026

Incoming Students: 07/01/2026

Spring Semester

Waiver Period: 11/11/2026 - 12/02/2026