Student Health Benefits is responsible for ensuring that all Cornell students meet the university's health insurance requirements. We also manage and provide support for those enrolled in Cornell's Student Health Plan (SHP), Student Health Plan Plus (SHP+), Dental Plan, and Vision Plan, and administer the Ithaca-campus Student Health Fee. Learn more about who we are.
Want to waive your Student Health Plan (SHP) enrollment?
See requirements & options for:
COVID-19 distance learning:
If distance learning extends into the fall semester, Cornell's requirements will change slightly (see details).
Covered for plan members:
SHP and SHP+ currently provide coverage for plan members who require testing and/or treatment for COVID-19. See details on our Health Plans page.
Please refer to the university’s COVID-19 website and FAQs for campus-wide updates and resources.
For students who have left campus:
Refunds for the university’s Student Health Plan (SHP) and Student Health Fee are not available for Spring 2020.
SHP and the health fee provide a critical safety net to ensure that all students, regardless of location, have access to quality and affordable healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more here.
