Office of Student Life

Student Health Benefits Plan Comparison Chart

A great option with low out-of-pocket costs, robust provider choice and convenience. It can be used on campus, nationwide and abroad. The Student Health Benefits Plan includes medical, mental health, prescription, dental and vision all rolled into one. UnitedHealthcare StudentResources and Delta Dental of Ohio partner with Ohio State to offer the benefit.

Medical, RX Student Health Services (SHS) * Tier 2 Providers My Plan
Office 100% 100% after $20 copay
Urgent Care Office Visit Not available at this location 100% after $25 copay
Emergency Room Not available at this location 90% after $100 copay
Physical Therapy 100% 90%
Diagnostic Labs 100% 90%
Prescription Drugs Tier 1: 90% | Tier 2: 80% | Tier 3: 50% | Minimum $10 copay
Medical Deductible No deductible at this location $150
Medical Coinsurance No coinsurance at this location 10%
Mental Health Counseling and Consultation (CSS) Tier 2 Providers Your Plan
Outpatient Psychotherapy 100% 100% after $20 copay
Outpatient Psychiatry 100% 100% after $20 copay
Inpatient Services Not available at this location 90%
Adult Dental ** SHS and Dental Clinic Network Providers Your Plan
Annual Dental Benefit Max $750 $750
Routine Dental Exam 100% after $17 copay 70%
Dental Deductible No deductible at this location $50
Vision College of Optometry Tier 2 Providers My Plan
Vision Care (Student Only) Exam: 100% after $15 copay. Eyewear: $100 allowance for eyewear or contact lenses; 20% discount on frames and eyeglass lenses. Exam: 100% up to $50 after $20 copay
Monthly Cost See our rates at go.osu.edu/SHIRates
Out of Pocket Medical Maximum $3,000

* Use this Tax ID Number (TIN) 31-6025986 to verify the network status of your current plan with the Student Health Services facility.

** Dental for members under 19 years of age is covered by a separate benefit and deductible.