| 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. |
| | 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. Our university has negotiated to allow all graduate students to be covered under the basic coverage for a fee that is paid for by the department. For an additional $1350 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. |