SHIP Benefits

Optional Vision Plan for SHIP Members

You may know already how expensive good eye care and eye wear can be. An optional vision plan is available at a competitive price to those enrolled in the SHIP (students and dependents). This plan allows you to receive vision services from a network of providers, both within Ithaca, and outside the Ithaca area.

Program features  

The Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York (Ameritas of New York) website provides important information about the vision plan. Follow links to:

• Plan highlights brochure
• Frequently asked questions
• Find an eye care doctor
  
  • Go to the provider locator.
  • Choose the "Access" network, enter your zip code, and click "Search."
    

Ameritas of New York Prescription Discount

SHIP members who enroll in Ameritas of New York's dental or eye care insurance can save on prescription medications – for themselves, their covered dependents, even their pets – through the Ameritas of New York's Rx Discount Program. This prescription discount is offered at no additional cost, and it is not an insurance. SHIP members looking to save money on prescription medications may benefit from this program. To learn more, read the Ameritas of New York's Prescription Savings information (pdf) and FAQ (pdf).

Enrollment information

ENROLLING IN THE FALL 

Eligibility

• Students enrolled in the SHIP are eligible.
• Students dependents enrolled in the SHIP are eligible.
  
• If you are not enrolled in the SHIP, you are not eligible.

Coverage dates

• August 17, 2012 – August 16, 2013 or
• August 17, 2011 – August 16, 2012

Enrollment deadline

• Fall entering students: September 30th
  
• Late registrants: within 30 days of registration

Annual rates for 2011 – 2012 or 2012 – 2013

• Student: $148
• Spouse/Domestic partner: Additional $133
• One or more children: Additional $89

Application

• Submit an application for enrollment online using your Cornell Net ID.
  

SPRING 2012 ENTRANTS ONLY

Eligibility

Due to plan limitations, only students who are eligible to enroll in the Vision Plan at the beginning of the spring semester AND who do enroll in the SHIP may enroll in this plan. 

• This includes students entering Cornell for the first time or returning to Cornell after being away for the fall semester.
  
• Students dependents enrolled in the SHIP are eligible.
  
• If you are not enrolled in the SHIP, you are not eligible.

Effective dates for enrollment

• January 17, 2012 – August 16, 2012
  

Enrollment deadline

• Spring enrollment deadline: February 28, 2012 
  
• Late registrants: within 30 days of registration
  

Brochure and application

• You may review a hard copy at the Office of Student Health Insurance in Collegetown.

Spring rate (1/17/12 – 8/16/12)

• Student: $96
• Spouse/Domestic partner: Additional $89
• One or more children: Additional $61