Creating the Extraordinary Student Experience

SHI Updates

  • As the university responds to Coronavirus (COVID - 19) to keep our community safe, the Student Health Insurance staff will be working remotely. You can contact us by phone and email during regular office hours M-F 8:00a.m. to 5p.m. 614-688-7979 or email shi_info@osu.edu  Or visit shi.osu.edu
  • You can also email Student Health Insurance to set up a Carmen Zoom appointment. The appointments are available M-F 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Please send an email with the subject line “Zoom Appointment” to shi_info@osu.edu with your requested date and time and you will receive a confirmation email with the details of your appointment once it has been scheduled. 

 Flu Vaccine Coverage under Student Health Insurance Benefits Plan

  • The SHI Benefits Plan covers 100% of a seasonal flu shot at many provider and pharmacy locations. Seasonal flu shots at non-network provider or pharmacy locations are covered at 60%
  • We encourage Columbus campus students to take advantage of flu clinics offered by Student Health Services or schedule an appointment with Preventive Medicine or Pharmacy via My BuckMD
  • Most major chain pharmacies including but not limited to CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Kroger, and WalMart are in-network. You can confirm the pharmacy you’re using is in-network by contacting HealthSmartRx at 1.800.681.6912

What We Do

We manage the university's requirement and provide options to meet it. We support students to make informed health insurance choices so they can help protect their academic progress from disruptive health care costs.

What We Offer

The SHI Benefits Plan is medical, mental health, prescription, vision and dental benefits with local, national, and international coverage. WilceCare Supplement is pre-paid illness and injury care at the Wilce Student Health Center.

Select or Waive

Each academic year students can select or waive the SHI Benefits Plan. Selection is the default. A waiver requires other adequate health insurance. Have you reviewed what you have and need?