Cost for Service

Students covered by SHP, SHP+, or the Health Fee

If you are enrolled in Cornell’s Student Health Plan (SHP) – or you pay the Student Health Fee – you can access services at Cornell Health for:

• A $10 COPAY for medical, counseling, nutrition, and physical therapy visits
• No additional charges for x-rays, procedures, and lab tests performed at Cornell Health

Students who are enrolled in Cornell's Student Health Plan Plus (SHP+) have no copay for most Cornell Health services.

Refer to this chart for details (and see “Additional fees" below):

Cornell Health Services	Cost with SHP	Cost with SHP+	Cost with Health Fee
Counseling & psychiatry visits	$10 visit copay	No copay	$10 visit copay
Mental health brief assessments, group counseling, & "Let's Talk"	No copay	No copay	No copay
Medical visits	$10 visit copay	No copay	$10 visit copay
- Procedures during visit	- Covered by copay	- No copay	- Covered by copay
- Medical supplies connected to visit	- Covered by copay	- No copay	- Covered by copay
- X-rays during visit	- Covered by copay	- No copay	- Covered by copay
- In-house lab tests	- Covered by copay	- No copay	- Covered by copay
- Lab tests sent to an external lab*	- 10% co-insurance	- Charges may apply	- Not covered**
Physical therapy visits	$10 visit copay	No copay	$10 visit copay
Nutrition visits	$10 visit copay	No copay	$10 visit copay
Preventive care visits (including physicals)	No copay	No copay	No copay
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings	No copay	No copay	No copay
HPV vaccination (for ages 26 and under)	No copay	No copay	Not covered**
Annual flu vaccination	No copay	No copay	No copay
Required immunizations	No copay	No copay	Not covered**
Travel clinic visits	Charges may apply	Charges may apply	Not covered**
BASICS appointments	Charges may apply	Charges may apply	Charges may apply
Massage appointments	Not covered; see costs	Not covered; see costs	Not covered; see costs
Prescription pharmacy items	$12: generic $40–$60: brand	No copay	Not covered**

**Not covered = Your level of coverage will depend on your insurance; please check your plan for details

Other patients & clients                                                                         

Students who are not enrolled in SHP / SHP+ and do not pay the Student Health Fee may still use our services. Limited services are also available to some other members of the Cornell community (see Who We Serve). Please visit our Insurance & Billing page for information about which health and pharmacy insurance plans we accept, and to learn more about payment / billing options.

Student partners / spouses who are enrolled in SHP should refer to the chart above for information about copays and charges. (Please note that partners and spouses are not eligible for counseling and psychiatry services.)

Additional charges

*Lab tests sent to an external lab: Many common lab tests are performed at Cornell Health and are covered by SHP /SHP+ and the health fee. If a sample has to be sent to an off-site lab for testing (Lab Corporation of America or Cayuga Medical Center), that provider will bill the patient / client or their insurance plan directly.

Complex physicals: Standard physicals and other preventive visits have no charge under SHP/SHP+ and the health fee. There is a $50 administrative fee for complex physicals (those that require extensive paperwork, such as Peace Corps physicals). Your paperwork will be reviewed at a preliminary visit, and you will be alerted in advance if your physical exam will require the fee.

Missed-appointment & late fees: A $25 fee will be charged for missed appointments, and those cancelled after 8:30 am the day of the appointment. This applies to both in-person and phone appointments. [See Appointments]

Payment options & billing information

Students are automatically Bursar-billed for Cornell Health charges, unless they prefer to pay charges at the time of care. Other patients and clients should check out and pay with a cashier on Level 4. Credit/debit cards and checks accepted; cash may be accepted if privacy is a concern. 

Learn more on our Insurance & Billing page. And remember, you can access (and print) your billing statements and appointment history by logging in to myCornellHealth (Cornell NetID required).

Questions about costs & coverage

If you want to know ahead of time whether a service, test, procedure, prescription, or medical supply is covered, and/or how much it costs, please call our Billing Office at 607-255-7492, or speak with a cashier at Cornell Health.

Financial hardship

Inability to pay should never be a barrier to receiving care. If you have concerns about health care expenses, please discuss them with your health care provider or a Billing Office staff member before or during your appointment to learn about payment options. Undergraduate students may also consult with the Office of Financial Aid. International students may consult with the International Students and Scholars Office.

Additional information & FAQs

Please visit our Insurance & Billing page for contact information and for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.