Health Insurance

Students enrolled in a degree seeking program at Weill Cornell Medicine are required to have applicable health insurance coverage.

Domestic students can have coverage through the WCM provided plan or enrollment in an equivalent plan.
International students (e.g. who hold an F/H-1 visa) are required to enroll in the WCM provided coverage.

At the start of each academic year, all applicable students are automatically enrolled and charged for the WCM Student Health Insurance plan.

Student Health Plan
Weill Cornell Medicine’s Student Health Plan (SHP) is administered by Aetna Student Health and supported by Gallagher Student Health & Special Risk with oversight from Cornell’s Student Health Benefits Office.

SHP was designed to provide access to convenient and comprehensive care in the U.S or abroad. SHP does not include adult dental or vision coverage and students may annually elect to purchase these optional coverages.

Annual Coverage Dates
July 1 – June 30

Annual Rate
$8,904 or $742 per month for FY26

For specific program’s coverage dates and rates, please see the individual program Tuition and Fees pages.

View our Plan Comparison Checklist to help you choose a health plan that provides the highest level of protection while studying at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Plan Documents

Copays

Typical copays at participating ("in-network") providers:

$25 for routine medical visits (tests and procedures will cost more)
$50 for urgent care visits (tests and procedures will cost more)
$10 for mental health visits

Emergency care (any provider):

$100 copay for emergency room visits
No copay for medically necessary ambulance transports

For summary information on other services and services at out-of-network providers, refer to your 6-page SHP Summary of Benefits and Coverage.