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Cornell University requires students to have quality health insurance. Each year, all full-time registered students are automatically enrolled in Cornell’s Student Health Plan (SHP). Insurance coverage is administered by Aetna and comes with a variety of benefits. Please be sure to review all information on the Office of Student Health Benefits website. Additional information about the plan can be found below:

About the Student Health Plan (SHP)

How to waive your SHP enrollment

Eligible U.S. students may waive their SHP enrollment if they have alternate insurance that meets Cornell’s requirements.

Optional Vision and Dental Plans

Please note that students are not automatically enrolled in dental or vision plans. Students may enroll in Cornell’s dental and vision plans, regardless of what health insurance they have. To learn more about dental or vision coverage, please visit studenthealthbenefits.cornell.edu/dental-vision-plans

Coverage Dates

August 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

*Students enrolled in the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA program are covered from the beginning of their program in May.

PRINT your SHP ID Cards

We strongly recommend that all students carry a copy of their insurance card. To print a copy of your card, visit aetnastudenthealth.com/en/school/867890/members/print-id-card.html. Select your school and scroll down to “Print Your ID Card.”

More information

Find details about Cornell’s student plans, the SHP waiver process, and options for dependents on Cornell’s Student Health Benefits website: studenthealthbenefits.cornell.edu. Alternative insurance options for dependents can also be found here. You may also contact the Office of Student Health Benefits at 607-255-6363 or email at studentbenefits@cornell.edu.