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Q & A for SHIP Members

Q. What's covered by the SHIP?

A.  The SHIP is an accident and sickness policy that:

  • Provides extensive coverage at a reasonable cost for most on- or off-campus medical care from August 17 of the year of enrollment through August 16 of the next year. (The start date for spring entrants will be different.) 
  • Provides coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, anywhere in the world.
  • When plan members are in Ithaca, provides coordination of services by health services staff who know Cornell students and a preferred provider network that includes the local hospital.
  • Covers pre-existing medical conditions.
  • Guards against catastrophic expenses.
  • Continues coverage when students have to take a leave of absence.
  • Meets or exceeds all F-1 and J-1 visa requirements.
  • Includes worldwide travel assistance and emergency air transportation services.
  • Offers optional dental and vision plans for members.
  • Provides convenient assistance with enrollment and claims submission through the Cornell Office of Student Health Insurance.

A complete description of benefits can be found in the SHIP Member's Guide.

Last Updated: 4/25/2007