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Welcome

Wherever you go, we have you covered.

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.   
 

Your Health Coverage

Enrolled in SHP or SHP+? 

Be sure to print your ID cards & understand how to find participating providers:

  • How to use SHP
  • How to use SHP+

Pay the Student Health Fee?

  • Learn about your health fee benefits

Students in Ithaca:

  • Here's how your coverage works at Cornell Health

COVID-19 Coverage

    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: OptumRX

    New prescription coverage: 

    SHP / SHP+ is now partnering with OptumRx for pharmacy benefits.

    • OptumRX information for SHP members
    • OptumRX information for SHP+ members

    For Plan Members

    Quick links:

    • DocFind (Aetna participating providers)
    • Aetna Navigator member log-in
    • Print your SHP / SHP+ ID card
    • SHP plan documents
    • SHP+ plan documents
    • Get a cost estimate
    • Dental Plan documents
    • Vision Plan documents
    • Cancel SHP
    • Get help

    Contact Us

    Student Health Benefits
    Cornell Health, Level 4 
    110 Ho Plaza
    Ithaca, NY 14853
    Contact us

    Hours

    Semester hours:
    Monday through Friday
    8:30 am – 5:00 pm 
    (10:00 am start on Wednesdays)

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