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 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), email SHIP@vanderbilt.edu.
Other Important Links and Forms for the 2026-2027 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 - instructions for filing your own insurance claim.