Get Health Insurance

This section helps you understand Cornell’s health insurance options and find the information you need to get started. Use the links below to learn who needs health insurance, explore Cornell’s Student Health Plan (SHP), review optional dental and vision coverage, or get help with eligibility and enrollment.

Not sure where to begin? Start with Who Needs Health Insurance?
 

In This Section
 

Who Needs Health Insurance? 
Find out who is subject to Cornell University’s student health insurance requirement, who is not, and when enrollment in SHP insurance may be required or available.

Student Health Plan (SHP) Insurance
Get an overview of Cornell’s Student Health Plan (SHP), including eligibility, benefits, enrollment, coverage, and other detailed SHP information.

Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
Learn about optional dental and vision insurance for registered students and their dependents, including eligibility, key dates, coverage, and enrollment details.

Enrollment Support & Contact
Get help with eligibility or enrollment questions, find contact information for Student Health Benefits, and access Zoom office hours and enrollment support resources.