Vanderbilt University requires all eligible students to be covered by a health insurance plan that is comparable to or exceeds the Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan (SHIP)
- For incoming students that need more information on the Student Health Insurance Plan, including requirements, enrollment, waivers, brochures and FAQs, visit https://www.vanderbilt.edu/studentcarenetwork/your-health-insurance/ or email SHIP@vanderbilt.edu.
- If you are a current Vanderbilt Student and have questions about referrals, medical claims or medical bills, or SHIP explanation of benefits statement (EOB), contact SHIP@vanderbilt.edu.
- Other Important Links and Forms for the 2025-2026 school year:
- United Student Health Vanderbilt - This link will direct you to United Student Health Vanderbilt.
- How to access your United Healthcare Account
- UHC Where to Go - Local VU Resources
- Quicklist of Resources- Links for School Information, Finding a Provider, UHCSR Account Information and more
- United Medication Formulary
- United Health/Optum Mail Order Rx Form - Complete this form for home delivery prescription orders.
- United Health Claim Submission Form - This link has instructions for filing your own insurance claim.