Information for Ithaca students
The information below applies to students studying in Ithaca (and on the nearby Geneva campus).
Other eligible users of Cornell Health services should refer to information for visiting students and non-students.
Cost-for-service overview
Ithaca/Geneva students have the following costs for Cornell Health services:
- $10 for most Cornell Health visits
- No cost for some services including select counseling services and preventive medical visits
- Additional costs may apply for pharmacy prescriptions, some lab tests, most immunizations, and travel medicine
- No cost for COVID-19 or flu vaccination
Insurance billing
ALL registered students can use Cornell Health's services, no matter what health insurance you have.
Cornell Health will bill your health insurance plan (in-network OR out-of-network) as the primary payer for medical and psychiatry services received on campus (most counseling services as well as sexually transmitted infection [STI] screenings are excluded from insurance billing). Remaining costs for most services are capped at $10. Learn more on our Insurance & Billing page.
Details:
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| Service | Your cost |
| MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (in-person & telehealth) | |
| Access appointments | No cost |
| Individual counseling appointments | $10 / visit |
| Group counseling | No cost |
| Let’s Talk consultations | No cost |
| Workshops | No cost |
| Community referral support | No cost |
| MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS (in-person & telehealth) | |
| Appointments for an illness, injury, or other medical concern | $10 / visit |
| Preventive care appointments – including physicals and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings* | No cost |
| Behavioral Health Consultation (BHC) appointments | $10 / visit |
| Mental health medication management appointments | $10 / visit |
| Nutrition appointments | $10 / visit |
| Physical therapy appointments | $10 / visit |
| Massage appointments | See current massage rates |
| MEDICAL SERVICES | |
| Medical procedures during an appointment | No cost |
| Medical supplies connected to an appointment | No cost |
| Lab tests administered by Cornell Health staff during a medical appointment | No cost |
| Lab tests administered by Labcorp | Depends on your insurance coverage** (exception: No cost for STI testing) |
| X-rays | No cost |
| Immunizations | No cost for flu and COVID vaccination; cost for other immunizations will depend on your insurance** |
| Travel medicine services | Depends on your insurance coverage** |
| Pharmacy prescriptions | Depends on your insurance coverage** |
| Student Disability Services | No cost |
| Victim Advocacy services | No cost |
*Hepatitis testing, when indicated, is covered by most health insurance plans (check with your plan).
**Your cost will vary depending on your insurance plan’s design (including copayment, coinsurance, & deductibles). For example, if you have a high-deductible health plan, your costs might be higher for these services. Students enrolled in Cornell's Student Health Plan (SHP) typically have low-out-of-pocket costs. Review your health plan information for details.
Additional charges
Complex physicals: Standard physicals and other preventive visits have no cost. 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 fee: A $25 fee will be charged for missed appointments. Please cancel your appointment in advance in order to avoid a missed appointment fee. This applies to both in-person and telehealth appointments. [See Appointments]
Payment options & billing information
Students are automatically Bursar-billed for most Cornell Health charges, unless you request to pay online through myCornellHealth. Pharmacy payments may also be made in person at the pharmacy by debit/credit card or Apple Pay. Learn more on our Insurance & Billing page.
Questions about costs & coverage
- If you want to know ahead of time how much a Cornell Health service, test, procedure, prescription, or medical supply will cost, please call our Billing Office at 607-255-7492.
- If you are enrolled in Cornell's Student Health Plan (SHP) and have questions about your coverage, please contact Student Health Benefits.
- If you have other insurance and have questions about your coverage, please refer to your plan information or contact your insurance company.
Financial hardship
Inability to pay should never be a barrier to receiving care at Cornell Health. If you have concerns about health care expenses, please discuss them with your health care provider or a Billing Office staff member (607-255-7492 or cu-healthbilling@cornell.edu) before or during your appointment to learn about options for assistance. Options include a copay fee waiver for the visits that typically include a $10 copay.
Other resources include First Generation & Low-income Student Support, offered through the Office of the Dean of Students. Undergraduate students may also consult with the Office of Financial Aid. International students may consult with the Office of Global Learning.
Students who have concerns with medical costs accrued from a non-Cornell healthcare provider in the community may benefit from support from the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County's Community Health Advocates.
More information
- Visit our Student Health Fee page for information about the Ithaca/Geneva-campus health fee
- Visit our Cornell Tech page for health fee information for students at Cornell Tech and in other New York City-based programs
- Visit our Insurance & Billing page for information about:
- Student insurance requirements
- Insurance billing
- Payment options
- Confidentiality of billing and Bursar bill statements