Key Points

1. Ithaca College’s Student Health Insurance Plan provider changed from MVP Health Care to Aetna Student Health for the 2023–24 academic year because the cost of MVP’s insurance plan went up, but coverage stayed the same.
2. Students can opt out of the SHIP by submitting a waiver form and getting an alternate plan that meets the college’s coverage requirements.
3. ISO Student Health Insurance created ISO Care for Ithaca to meet the college’s coverage requirements. ISO is a commonly used alternative health insurance provider for international students. ISO Care for Ithaca costs $1,176 for a year but provides less coverage than the SHIP, which costs $3,066.