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Student Health Benefits

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Meeting the student health insurance requirement


Cornell University requires all students* to have health insurance that meets the university's student health insurance criteria.

Cornell Student Health Benefits confirms that each student satisfies this requirement when they either

(a) submit proof of health insurance that meets criteria, or 
(b) are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Plan (SHP).

Cornell Student Health Benefits also administers SHP and facilitates optional dental and vision insurance plans.