| | 37 | Currently, [http://www.health.columbia.edu/docs/csmip/overview/index.html Columbia University's health insurance] is done through [http://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/stu_conn/student_connection.aspx?groupid=704502 Aetna Student Health Insurance] which is a national group health insurance program negotiated separately by each university that is a member. Our university has negotiated to allow all graduate students to be covered under the basic coverage or, for an additional $1350 |
| | 38 | a year you can purchase comprehensive coverage which has greater benefits coverage especially in the areas of prescriptions and physical therapy. [http://www.health.columbia.edu/docs/csmip/dental/aetna_advantage.html Dental coverage] is available for an additional $251 per year. |
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| | 40 | Spouses and domestic partners can obtain health coverage at the basic level at an expense of $1498 per year. Comperhensive coverage is not available for spouses or domestic partners. Additionally. your entire family can receive dental coverage for a total of $913. |
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