Columbia University Health Services

Coverage for most students begins on September 1, 2009.

Prior to receiving an insurance ID card, some services are available to students enrolled in the Columbia Plan. Your provider may require that you pay for the services and then seek reimbursement from Aetna Student Health (medical claims) or Aetna (pharmacy claims). You can expedite receipt of your ID card by actively confirming your automatic enrollment in the Basic Level of the Plan or by upgrading your coverage to the Comprehensive Level of the Plan prior to the specified deadline. After your online selection has been entered, a card is normally issued within 14 days.

Please be sure to note that if you utilize the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan benefits (for prescription coverage, specialist services, etc.) before the enrollment/waiver period has ended, it will no longer be possible to change your mind about being enrolled in the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan. Your student account will be charged for the applicable premium.

Replacement insurance ID cards may be ordered by selecting the “Aetna Navigator” option at Aetna Student Health .