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Announcements

Immunization Records are due by January 22, 2020 for new students beginning in the Spring 2020 term!  

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

Are you an International Student? Click HERE for Mandatory Insurance Information!

2019 - 2020 Columbia Student Health Insurance coverage and fees information is available HERE.

 

Important Dates

August 15, 2019 - 2019 - 2020 Columbia Student Health Insurance Plan begins

January 22, 2020- Immunization records/meningitis response due for Newly Admitted Students* (Spring 2020 term only)

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

September 30, 2019 - Last day to voluntarily enroll/petition to waive the Columbia Student Health Insurance Plan for 2019-2020 year

September 2, 2020 - Immunization records/meningitis response due for Newly Admitted Students* (Fall 2020 term only)

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

Office Hours

Fall & Spring Terms

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

Summer Term

Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm

 

 

Click HERE to schedule an appointment at Columbia Health.

Click HERE for helpful contact information.

Click HERE for locations to receive vaccinations.

Click HERE to visit Columbia Health's GoAskAlice! online health resource.

Welcome!

Part of the Office of Student Affairs, Insurance and Immunization Records 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

Columbia Student Health Insurance Plan 2019 - 2020

For the 2019-2020 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 $4,221 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 ($413/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.

Enrollment for the 2019 semester begins on July 15, 2019 for coverage effective August 15, 2019 through August 14, 2020. 

"How To" Videos

Hover & click the "pop out" arrow in the top right corner to view the videos full size.

*** All health insurance videos provide students with information on how to enroll in the Columbia Plan. Please note for the 2019-2020 academic year (August 15, 2019- August 14, 2020), Columbia University is offering The Columbia Plan to meet students' health-related needs beyond the on-campus services offered by Columbia Health.

How to Enroll in Health Insurance

How to Waive the Health Insurance

How to Print a Copy of Your Insurance Card

 

How to Submit Your Immunization Records and Meningitis Response Form

 

 How to View Your Immunization Records and Meningitis Response Form

 

 

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. Click HERE to read more. 

"How do I...?

How do I enroll in the insurance?
How do I waive the insurance?
How do I print a copy of my insurance card?
How do I find an in-network doctor?
How do I submit my immunization records and meningitis response form?
How do I get a copy of my immunization and meningitis records?

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.