Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) provides a comprehensive system of
health care for you, your spouse or partner, and dependent children. There are two major parts to the system, which are
charged separately:
- Student Health Service (SHS)
Fees
- Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan Fees
The Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan links the on-site resources of the Student Health
Service with the specialty consultations and diagnostic resources of the Aetna Network, which is
international in scope. You can be confident of access to medical care even when your studies take
you to remote areas of the world.
- Enrollment in the Aetna Sudent Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is automatic for all full-time
students. If you have comparable coverage, you may waive the SHIP. The waiver must be completed each
insurance year. The insurance year begins August 17th of each year. If you entered in spring or
summer, and waived, you must repeat the waiver again for the fall semester.
- All adult students, fellows and their dependents who enroll in SHIP must enroll in the Student
Health Service as well. The premiums are based on the assumption that you will receive your primary
care through the SHS.
- Full-time students may not waive the SHS charge unless they are also full-time employees of
Columbia University or will be living more than 50 miles away and will be taking no classes on campus
for that academic year (>50 miles form).
- Part-time students without insurance are encouraged to enroll in SHIP
- Dual Degree Students Click here for information on health services and insurance enrollment when your program shifts between the CUMC and Morningside campuses.
The Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan is sponsored by
Columbia University Medical Center. The school policy number is 812835.
How to Download a Temporary Insurance Card
2009-2010 SHS and Student Health Insurance - A Brief Guide
2009-2010 Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan Brochure
Insurance Pointers for those Leaving CUMC
Information on Student Dental Insurance
Deadlines for waiving the Student Health Insurance Plan
Fall: August 1 - September 30 (open enrollment - all students)
Spring: January 15 - February 28 (new students/dependents only)
Summer: June 1 - June 30 (new students/dependents only)
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