Parents

Most services at MIT Medical are available to students at no extra charge.

MIT students with MIT SHIP coverage have access to MIT Medical services that are not included with tuition.

With the MIT SHIP, you’ll avoid large out-of-pocket expenses and delays in accessing care.

Are you eligible to waive? Learn about the online waiver process with our helpful FAQ.

Vision and dental care is available at MIT Medical, but full vision and dental coverage is not available through the MIT Health Plans.

Help your student learn to navigate the healthcare system and avoid unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.

Is your student sick or hurt? Here’s how to get the care they need.

 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.

Getting the care your student needs starts with scheduling the right kind of appointment. Learn more here.

Your student’s primary care provider is the key to a healthy school year. 

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.

Roughly 15–20 percent of MIT students visit MIT Medical’s Student Mental Health and Counseling Services every school year.

Mental health services outside of MIT Medical will be covered by the Extended Plan your student’s other comprehensive plan.

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.

Worried about your son or daughter? The first step is to discuss your concerns. Here are some tips.

With a few exceptions, we cannot share students’ medical information—including information about diagnosis or treatment—with parents.

MIT provides a number of student support services.

Our walk-in Urgent Care Service is open from 8 a.m.–8 p.m., M–F and 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. 

 Your student’s primary care provider will be the person they see for most routine care.

 Our onsite X-ray and laboratory services creates a seamless care experience for students who are sick or injured.

MIT Medical’s Eye Service provides a wide range of routine and specialty eye care services.

 MIT Medical’s Allergy Service offers evaluation and treatment for a wide range of allergies and allergy-related asthma.