Office of Student Health & Wellness

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Welcome to Student Health & Wellness Insurance & Immunization Compliance!

Part of Student Health & Wellness is responsible for:

  1. Ensuring that all Teachers College students achieve compliance with New York State immunization requirements
  2. Managing enrollment for the Columbia Health and Columbia Student Health Insurance plans
  3. Providing general information and administrative support for the Columbia Health and Columbia Student Health Insurance plans
How to Enroll in Health Insurance

How to Enroll in Health Insurance

Enrolling in Health Insurance Tutorial

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How to Waive the Health Insurance

How to Waive the Health Insurance

Waiver Tutorial

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How to Print a Copy of Your Insurance Card

How to Print a Copy of Your Insurance Card

Insurance ID Card Tutorial

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How to Submit Your Immunization Records and Meningitis Response Form

How to Submit Your Immunization Records and Meningitis Response Form

Immunization Records Upload Tutorial

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How to View Your Immunization Records and Meningitis Response Form

How to View Your Immunization Records and Meningitis Response Form

Print Records Tutorial

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Columbia Student Health Insurance Plan 2021 - 2022

For the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University is offering a single level plan to meet students’ health-related needs beyond the on-campus services offered by Columbia Health.

Highlights:

  • $0 deductible
  • Lower out of pocket maximum
  • No changes to benefits from the current year
  • Consistent co-pays ($30 for medical; $20 for mental health)
  • Pharmacy co-pays unchanged
  • No changes to co-insurance
  • Annual premium of $4,836 for students

In response to student feedback, Columbia Health is pleased to introduce a new voluntary vision plan ($65/year) in addition to the voluntary dental plan ($455/year). 

Put together, these medical, dental, and vision options provide a comprehensive coverage package for our students at prices substantially lower than plans offered via the New York State Healthcare Marketplace.

2021-2022 Columbia Plan coverage is effective August 15, 2021 through August 14, 2022. 

Important Dates

August 14, 2021- 2020-2021 Columbia Plan ends 

* Students that graduated in May 2021 and are on the 2020-2021 Columbia Plan will have coverage until 8/14/21.

August 15, 2021- 2021-2022 Columbia Plan begins

September 30, 2021 - Last day to voluntarily enroll/petition to waive the Columbia Plan for 2021-2022 year

February 15, 2022- Last day to voluntarily enroll/petition to waive the Columbia Plan for new Spring 2022 students only

September 8, 2021 - Immunization records/meningitis response due for Newly Admitted Students* 

*Students living in the residence halls must submit records before new student move-in. 

Important Information

Immunization Records are due by September 8, 2021 for new students beginning in the Summer & Fall 2021 term!  

Summer Welcome Programming Series: Health & Wellness at TC available HERE

Are you a new student? Click HERE to get started! 

2021-2022 Columbia Student Health Insurance coverage and fees information is available HERE.

Columbia Medical Services is open for reduced essential services. Walk-ins will not be accepted. All students are required to call 212-854-7426 in advance before visiting, including those with scheduled routine appointments.

Flu vaccines will be available in Lerner Hall from October 4—29,  Mondays: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Tuesdays - Thursdays: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; and Fridays: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Walk-in only, just bring your University ID. Please note that the line cannot be joined prior to opening time and walk-ins will be admitted no later than 30 minutes before closing time. If the line is busy when you first arrive, remember that you can walk-in all month. Further details are available at health.columbia.edu/flu.

How Referrals Work

Except for visits to a hospital emergency room or an urgent care facility, a referral from an on-campus Medical Services or Counseling and Psychological Services provider is REQUIRED in order for students to utilize the off-campus benefits available under the Columbia Student Health Insurance Plan.

Please Take Note

Teachers College operates on a different registration schedule than the Columbia University-Morningside Campus.  Therefore, our policies, procedures, and deadlines around Health Services and Insurance may differ from those of the Columbia University-Morningside Campus and its affiliates. If you should ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.  

Office Hours

Fall & Spring Terms

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summer Term

Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm

  

Contact Us

Office of Student Health & Wellness

Address: Teachers College, Columbia University
528 West 121st St., Suite 163
New York, NY 10027-6696

Box: 63 * Phone: (212) 678-3006 * Fax: (212) 678-3681 * Email: health-immunization@tc.edu

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