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.
New Spring 2021 students: Want to waive Cornell's Student Health Plan (SHP) in lieu of private insurance?
> Submit a SHP waiver application
Deadline: January 15 (activated NetID required)
New spring-semester students may enroll in Cornell's dental & vision plans between December 1 and January 31.
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.
New prescription coverage:
SHP / SHP+ is now partnering with OptumRx for pharmacy benefits.
