Columbia University Health Services

The Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan works with the Health Service Program to provide consistent, efficient care that complements the programs offered on campus:

• Primary Care Medical Services providers are the primary care providers (PCP’s) for students enrolled in the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan.
• Clinicians in both Primary Care Medical Services (PCMS) and Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) work closely with Aetna Student Health Claims Administrators, Inc. when necessary to help arrange access to benefits available through the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan.
• A referral by a PCMS provider or a CPS clinician is mandatory when seeking off-campus services. If a referral is not obtained prior to seeking services, no benefits will be available under the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan.