COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing
Last updated: 10/4/2023
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COVID-19 Vaccines
The CDC has authorized a new monovalent vaccine for COVID-19. This new version is recommended for anyone aged 6 months or older that has not received a vaccine in the past 2 months or not had COVID in the past 3 months. Columbia Health has received a limited supply of the new vaccine.
The new vaccine is no longer available via governmentally supported distribution. For most individuals the vaccine will be covered by your health insurance plan. If not covered you will need to pay out of pocket to be vaccinated.
Students on the Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan
A limited supply of the vaccine is available on campus from Medical Services with no out-of-pocket costs. Please call 212-854-7426 to schedule a nursing visit for a vaccine.
Full-time Students NOT on the Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan
Students that have paid the full-time Health & Related Services Fee may receive the vaccine at Medical Services with a cost for the vaccine but no visit fee. The cost is $125, payable in full before you receive the vaccine. A receipt will be provided if you want to submit a claim to your health insurance company, but Columbia Health cannot guarantee your insurance plan will reimburse you.
It may be more cost effective to visit a nearby pharmacy that participates in your insurance plan. For many insurance plans, COVID vaccines received via an in-network pharmacy have no out of pocket costs. We strongly recommend you consult your insurance plan benefits documents prior to seeking the vaccine.
Part-time and Half time Students NOT on the Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan
Students that have paid a reduced Health & Related Services Fee may receive the vaccine at Medical Services with a cost for the vaccine plus a one-time visit fee. The cost is $225 payable in full before you receive the vaccine. A receipt will be provided if you want to submit a claim to your health insurance company, but Columbia Health cannot guarantee your insurance plan will reimburse you.
It may be more cost effective to visit a nearby pharmacy that participates in your insurance plan. For many insurance plans COVID vaccines received via an in-network pharmacy have no out of pocket costs. We strongly recommend you consult your insurance plan benefits documents prior to seeking the vaccine.
Employees
Columbia Health is unable to provide COVID vaccines to employees. Please contact your primary care provider, health insurance company, or a nearby pharmacy to discuss vaccine options and out of pocket costs.
COVID-19 Testing
Students on the Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan
You have access to symptomatic COVID testing via Medical Services in John Jay Hall. Please make an appointment via the Patient Portal.
At home tests are not covered by the Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan or by Columbia Health. You may be eligible for no-cost COVID tests via a federal program. You can learn about no-cost testing programs as well.
Full-time Students NOT on the Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan
Please make an appointment via the Patient Portal.
At home tests are not covered by Columbia Health. Please check with your insurance company regarding testing coverage. You may be eligible for no-cost COVID tests via a federal program. You can learn about no-cost testing programs as well.
Part-time and Half time Students NOT on the Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan
Testing is not available from Columbia Health. Please check with your insurance company regarding testing coverage. You may be eligible for no-cost COVID tests via a federal program. You can learn about no-cost testing programs as well.
Employees
Testing is not available from Columbia Health. Please check with your insurance company regarding testing coverage. You may be eligible for no-cost COVID tests via a federal program. You can learn about no-cost testing programs as well.