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Dear Students,
With a new administration in the White House, there are a myriad of policies and current federal regulations under scrutiny. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is one policy receiving much attention.
In the most simplistic terms the ACA is a federal law that requires every American to have health insurance and sets minimum requirements about what insurance plans should include and how they are executed.
Columbia University, like most of our peer institutions, requires students to carry an insurance plan. The University negotiates a student health insurance plan annually that offers comprehensive coverage in New York City and beyond, with care provided by an extensive network of clinicians. The current student health insurance plan is administered by Aetna and over 20,000 students are currently enrolled. While our University’s plans will always meet the minimum required by state and federal laws, our plans often exceed what is required because it is in the best interest of our students’ healthcare.
In the event federal laws change and students are covered by an insurance plan that is discontinued or no longer meets the University’s waiver criteria, it will be considered a qualifying life event. We will then issue a communications regarding student eligibility to enroll in the Columbia University Aetna Student Health Insurance plan outside of the normal open enrollment period.
We do not know what will unfold as the new administration sets its course for the healthcare system, but the University’s commitment to our community’s health and well-being will remain unchanged. Columbia Health is here to empower students to be proactive about their health and to seek care, on and off campus. If you have any questions about your current insurance or enrollment in Aetna student health insurance, please visit Student Health Insurance or see Health Insurance and You for quick facts.
Be Well,
Columbia Health
Join Alice! Health Promotion and Counseling and Psychological Services to start honing your mindfulness skills! Learn about the benefits of being present in your everyday life, and simple ways to start your mindfulness practice. In an effort to ensure attendees are able to be present during this session, please arrive on time. Doors will close promptly at 5:30pm.
Thursday, February 9th, 5:30-6:45pm
Faculty Room, Low Library
**Please arrive on time. Doors close promptly at 5:30pm**
Dear Friends of Alice!,
Alice! Health Promotion is kicking off the Spring 2017 semester by focusing on two key topics that impact student well-being — sleep and stress. Updated Asleep! website Please share this resource with your students — and don’t forget to check it out yourself! For questions about the website or to request sleep-related promotional items, please contact Padma Ravichandran at par2160@columbia.edu. Spring 2017 Stressbusters Training Sessions Want to request Stressbusters for your event? It’s as easy as filling out an event request form! Looking forward to working with you all this semester. In health, |
We invite you to join Visiting Professor Dr. Donald Giddon, Harvard Professor Emeritus,
and faculty and students from the College of Dental Medicine for a thought provoking
discussion on how changing disease patterns and advances in technology may revolutionize the delivery of oral health care.
Register here for all or part of the program, which includes lunch, audience participation debates and a cocktail reception.
Sessions run from 1:00 to 3:00pm, 3:20 to 5:00 pm and 5:15 to 6:00 pm (with reception to follow).
Whether or not you can attend, we would greatly appreciate if you would take just a minute to complete this
short pre-conference survey that explores attitudes about integration of dentistry and medicine.
Responses are completely anonymous and results will be reviewed during the program. Thank you!
Dear Students,
In this time of heightened tensions after the elections, we want to remind you of the resources available to students
If you experience harassment on or off campus, you can report it to Public Safety. This is also true if you experience something threatening on social media. Public Safety works with the police on these matters.
In addition, students can seek counseling for individualized support. We are aware that many students are already making use of counseling and wellness resources for this purpose.
Useful Links:
Report harassment
Counseling Services
MH
Applications are due Monday, November 28th @5pm
Click on the link below for more information and to apply:
https://health.columbia.edu/sexual-violence-response-volunteer-programs