Voluntary Dental and Vision Plans

  • To enroll in voluntary dental or vision plans, enroll through the Aetna Student Health website from December 15, 2024 through February 15, 2025 for coverage effective January 1, 2025.   
     

For information regarding the dental and vision discounts provided under the Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (administered by Aetna), please visit the dental and vision discounts section of the About the Plan page.

 

Dental Insurance

Aetna Student Health is offering a Dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to Columbia University students and their eligible dependents.  Enrollment in this voluntary dental plan is open to all registered students and their eligible dependents.

How to enroll - Spring 2025:

Enroll online through Aetna Student Health from December 15, 2024 through February 15, 2025 for coverage effective January 1, 2025.  

Premium:

For assistance with the voluntary dental plan

Please call Aetna Student Health at 877-238-6200 and reference Policy Number 696730.

Using out-of-network providers will result in higher costs

Your out-of-pocket expenses will be higher when you receive out-of-network benefits. In addition to cost-sharing, you will also be responsible for paying any difference between the allowed amount and the out-of-network provider’s charge.

You will save more money when you use in-network providers. Visit www.aetnastudenthealth.com to find participating providers.

Ph.D. students at Columbia University have two dental plan options.  Please review the details on the Provost's website.

Vision Insurance

Aetna Student Health is offering a Vision Preferred plan to Columbia University students and their eligible dependents.  Enrollment in this voluntary Vision plan is open to all registered students and their eligible dependents.

How to Enroll - Spring 2025:

Enroll online through Aetna Student Health from December 15, 2024 through February 15, 2025 for coverage effective January 1, 2025.   

Premium:

For assistance with the voluntary vision plan

Please call Aetna Student Health  877-973-3238 and reference Group ID 1022457.

An Aetna Specialist breaks down the Aetna voluntary dental and vision plans so students can understand what they are, how they work, and if they are appropriate for the student.

Last reviewed 11/21/2024