
Health insurance
What’s included with tuition?
What you need to know about MIT SHIP
We’re eligible to waive; why shouldn’t we?
All about the waiver
What about vision and dental coverage?
What your student needs to know about health insurance
What’s included with tuition?
Most services at MIT Medical are available to students at no extra charge.
What you need to know about MIT SHIP
MIT students with MIT SHIP coverage have access to MIT Medical services that are not included with tuition.
We’re eligible to waive; why shouldn’t we?
With the MIT SHIP, you’ll avoid large out-of-pocket expenses and delays in accessing care.
All about the waiver
Are you eligible to waive? Learn about the online waiver process with our helpful FAQ.
What about vision and dental coverage?
Vision and dental care is available at MIT Medical, but full vision and dental coverage is not available through the MIT Health Plans.
What your student needs to know about health insurance
Help your student learn to navigate the healthcare system and avoid unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.
Getting care in Cambridge
When a student needs care right away
Urgent Care
Routine appointments
Why your student needs a PCP
Getting care outside of MIT Medical
When a student needs care right away
Is your student sick or hurt? Here’s how to get the care they need.
Urgent Care
MIT Medical's Urgent Care Service is open 8 a.m.–8 p.m., M–F and 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.
Routine appointments
Getting the care your student needs starts with scheduling the right kind of appointment. Learn more here.
Why your student needs a PCP
Your student’s primary care provider is the key to a healthy school year.
Getting care outside of MIT Medical
Services outside of MIT Medical will be covered by the MIT Student Health Insurance Plan (MIT SHIP) or your student’s other comprehensive insurance plan.
Mental Health and Stress
Student mental health services at MIT Medical
Mental health care outside of MIT Medical
Recognizing signs of stress
Talking to your student about mental health and stress
Parental involvement and patient privacy
Resources
Student mental health services at MIT Medical
Roughly 15–20 percent of MIT students visit MIT Medical’s Student Mental Health and Counseling Services every school year.
Mental health care outside of MIT Medical
Mental health services outside of MIT Medical will be covered by the Extended Plan your student’s other comprehensive plan.
Recognizing signs of stress
As a parent, you may be the first to know when your son or daughter is struggling, and you can play an important role in making sure they get the support they need.
Talking to your student about mental health and stress
Worried about your son or daughter? The first step is to discuss your concerns. Here are some tips.
Parental involvement and patient privacy
With a few exceptions, we cannot share students’ medical information—including information about diagnosis or treatment—with parents.
Resources
MIT provides a number of student support services.
Services at MIT Medical
Urgent Care
Primary Care
Laboratory and radiology services
Eye Service
Allergy