Voluntary Dental and Vision Plans

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 (2026-2027 plan year)

Open enrollment for the fall 2026 term has ended. The next opportunity to enroll will be for the spring 2027 term, beginning December 15, 2026 through February 15, 2027. Coverage will be effective January 1 through August 14, 2027.  

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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 Aetna Student Health to find participating providers.

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 (2026-2027 plan year)

Open enrollment for the fall 2026 term has ended. The next opportunity to enroll will be for the spring 2027 term, beginning December 15, 2026 through February 15, 2027. Coverage will be effective January 1 through August 14, 2027. 

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For assistance with the voluntary vision plan

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