Benefits Expos and Health Screenings

During Open Enrollment, Columbia University Benefits hosts free on-site events for faculty and staff to help you understand your benefits and health.

The Benefits Expos will host CUHR representatives and vendor partners to assist you with information and questions about your Columbia Benefits. See the partnership list below on who will be in attendance. The events will also have biometric screenings, flu vaccines, ergonomics, acupuncture, chair massages, and more!

No registration is required to attend the Benefits Expos. If you wish to have a health screening, please register below.

Schedule of Events

Campus: CUIMC
Location: 50 Haven Ave
Date: Tuesday, November 10
Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Campus: Morningside
Location: Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Campus: Manhattanville
Location: Lenfest Center for the Arts, Floor 8
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Register for Health Screenings

Appointments are recommended. We accept walk-ins, but availability is not guaranteed. If you plan to change or cancel your appointment, we ask that you do so at least 24 hours in advance so we can offer the time to another employee.

Registration key: columbiauniversity2026

How to register:
Step-by-Step Written Instructions
Video Instructions for New Participants
Video Instructions for Returning Participants

For registration assistance, please contact:
Leigh Honigman: [email protected]; 212-853-6050
Amisha Manhas: [email protected]; 212-853-6464

Complete the Benefits Explorer Passport Challenge
for a Chance to Win

Make the most of Open Enrollment by participating in the Benefits Explorer Passport Challenge. Visit participating benefits and vendor tables during the Open Enrollment Benefits Expos and collect stamps on your Passport as you learn more about the resources and benefits available to you.

Once you’ve completed your Passport, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a prize. It’s a fun way to explore your Columbia benefits, connect with resources, and make sure you’re ready for the year ahead.

Visit the Benefits Expo, complete your Passport, and enter for your chance to win.

Additional details, including raffle eligibility, entry requirements, and prize information, will be available at the Benefits Expo.

Screening Information and Resources

Vendor Participants

After your preventive screening, stop by the benefits vendors to speak with specialists from Columbia Benefits along with representatives from plan providers.

Vendor: Human Resources – Benefits Representatives
Description: Columbia University offers a full range of benefits to help you and your eligible dependents stay healthy, build long-term financial security for retirement, and meet educational goals. Representatives from CU Health and Welfare, Tuition, and Retirement will be available for any questions.

Vendor: UnitedHealthcare
Description: Columbia University offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well and protect yourself and your family. The benefits package includes competitive high-quality healthcare benefits, wellness programs, and resources from UHC. Speak to a UnitedHealthcare representative at the event and see what options are available for 2027.

Vendor: Columbia Doctors
Description: We are leading the way and delivering today's most advanced care. We can help you and your family to thrive, at convenient locations throughout the tristate area. Stop by to learn more about the excellent primary and specialty services provided by ColumbiaDoctors.

Vendor: ColumbiaDoctors - The Hypertension Center
Description: The Columbia Hypertension Center offers comprehensive, personalized care for all forms of high blood pressure. Services include expert diagnosis and treatment of resistant, secondary, and labile hypertension, as well as white coat and nocturnal hypertension. The Center provides care for both adults and children, with access to specialists across multiple locations in NYC, all coordinated through one easy-to-reach contact point.

Vendor: ColumbiaDoctors - Nurse Practitioner Group
Description: The Nurse Practitioner Group is the faculty practice of Columbia University School of Nursing — widely recognized as one of the nation’s top institutions, and pioneers in the advancement and delivery of patient care. Our leading-edge research together with our patient-centered approach enables us to treat you with the highest standards of care. As part of ColumbiaDoctors and in affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, the Nurse Practitioner Group provides access to a world-class network of specialists and care options.

Vendor: Columbia College of Dental Medicine
Description: Take the opportunity to speak with and learn about the comprehensive, personal care offered by the Columbia College of Dental Medicine. Our state-of-the-art services put all the specialties you need in one place.

Vendor: Columbia Center for Community Health
Description: The Columbia Center for Community Health (CCCH) works to improve health and well-being in New York communities by expanding access to preventive health screenings, promoting health literacy, and supporting greater diversity in research. Stop by to learn more about CCCH’s community-focused health initiatives and resources designed to empower individuals to take an active role in their health. Learn more about the Columbia Center for Community Health.

*Participating in Manhattanville Expo only.

Vendor: Columbia Community Service
Description: In efforts to support the growing and urgent needs of the food pantries that provide critical services to the communities of Morningside Heights and Harlem, Columbia Community Service will hold its annual coat drive this year. Take a look in your closet—if you or a loved one has any new or gently used coats or jackets you no longer wear, please consider donating them! Stop by and drop them off to support a great cause.

Vendor: Aetna
Description: The University offers two comprehensive dental plans: the Aetna Columbia Dental Plan (PPO) and the Aetna Dental Maintenance Organization plan (DMO).

Effective January 1, 2027, Aetna will be the retirement medical carrier for eligible Support Staff retirees. To learn more about these offerings, coverage options, and resources, visit the Aetna table.

Vendor

Bright Horizons
College Coach – Expert College Admissions & Financial Guidance

Description

Offered through Bright Horizons, College Coach provides free, personalized support to active Columbia faculty and staff navigating the college admissions journey with their children. Recommended for parents/guardians of students in grades 9–12, the program connects you with former admissions and financial aid officers from top universities.

College Coach helps you:

Plan high school courses and extracurriculars
Navigate college applications and selections
Explore academic and career pathways
Understand financial aid options and strategies

Support is available through live events, online tools, and one-on-one guidance—all at no cost.

Vendor: EBPA (Transit/Parking Reimbursement Program)
Description: The Transit/Parking Reimbursement Program (T/PRP) through EBPA is a convenient way to pay for commuting expenses with pre-tax dollars, deducted directly from your paycheck each month. Employees can make changes to their transit/parking benefits at any time during the year. To learn more join us at the Benefits Expos.

Vendor: EmblemHealth
Description: EmblemHealth Dental is a provider for staff members in Local 2110, SSA, NUSS and TWU. To learn more about dental coverage through EmblemHealth, visit the EmblemHealth table and speak with a representative.

Vendor: Progyny ^NEW!
Description: We're excited to welcome you to Progyny, your new fertility and family building benefits provider, and Progyny Rx, your fertility medication provider, beginning January 1, 2027, offered by Columbia University.

Your Progyny benefit has been specifically designed to give you the best chance of fulfilling your dreams of family. Whether you just want to learn more about your options, are trying to conceive, or exploring fertility treatment, visit the Progyny table to learn more about this provider.

Vendor: MetLife (Auto & Home Insurance)
Description: Obtain auto insurance and home insurance with MetLife. Come speak with a representative at the event to learn more.

Vendor: MetLife (Legal)
Description: MetLife Legal Plans offers easy access to the legal help you need for the common legal issues many people face. The legal plan is built around your needs and offers you an experienced attorney network, access to digital tools, comprehensive coverage, cost-effective legal help and more. Speak with a representative from MetLife to learn more about the Legal Voluntary Benefit.

Vendor: Family First
Description: MetLife Legal Plans has partnered with Family First to provide customized caregiving solutions. Access digital tools, receive UNLIMITED access to a confidential, multi-disciplinary team of highly trained experts who will examine your unique caregiving situation and create a holistic care plan for your loved one.

Available exclusively to MetLife Legal Plan enrollees. Visit the MetLife Legal to discuss the caregiving support & resources to connect with your Family First expert.

Vendor: New York Life
(Accident, Specified Disease & Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
Description: The University offers voluntary benefits through New York Life. To learn more about accident, specified disease and hospital indemnity insurance visit the New York Life table and speak with a representative.

Vendor: One Pass
Description: One Pass gives you everything you need for a healthy body and mind with the convenience of a single program. With One Pass you have the flexibility to try different gyms and fitness classes to find something you love. Choose your membership level and get one easy, affordable plan available to you and eligible family members. One Pass gives you access to any gym in your chosen network tier, local fitness studios, and thousands of virtual classes. Grocery and home essentials delivery are included, except for the digital tier.

Vendor: Office of Work/Life
Description: Columbia University's Office of Work/Life fosters the well-being of the Columbia community and its people in their pursuit of meaningful and productive academic, personal, and work lives. Meet our team to learn how we can support you and your family in the areas of early education, child care and schooling, breastfeeding, non-Columbia housing, elder care, back-up care, cultivating well-being, and understanding Columbia's work/life-related policies, benefits, and resources.

Vendor: SupportLinc ^NEW!
Description: Effective January 1, 2027, Columbia University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider will be SupportLinc better known as CuraLinc. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a network of free or discounted services to support your personal success and help with everyday challenges. Access self-help tools, healthy living resources, and legal and referral services. Employees and their household members are eligible for six free sessions with a certified counselor per topic. See how SupportLinc can meet your needs – join us at the Benefits Expos.

Vendor: Savi
(Student Loan Assistance)
Description: Columbia University Benefits has partnered with TIAA and Savi to support faculty and staff in managing student loan debt. As a Columbia employee at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, you may qualify for federal loan forgiveness programs like the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Savi, a social impact company, helps borrowers explore repayment plans and identify eligibility for forgiveness programs. This benefit offers personalized analysis of your loans, guidance on reducing monthly payments, and step-by-step support through PSLF enrollment.

Vendor: Vanguard
Description: Vanguard is a retirement plan provider for Columbia faculty and staff. At Vanguard you're more than just an investor, you're an owner. Our owners have access to personalized financial advice, high-quality investments, retirement tools, and relevant market insights that help you build a future for those you love. Become an owner – come speak to a representative at the events.

Vendor: TIAA
Description: TIAA is one of the providers of Columbia's retirement planning and financial savings plans. Take charge of your future and learn ways to save and invest to help you prepare for your retirement. TIAA representatives will be on-site to help.

Vendor: OptumRX
Description: The University’s prescription plan is administered by OptumRx. OptumRx helps members manage pharmacy benefits without walking into a pharmacy. You can use the app or website to view all your medications, transfer eligible medications to home delivery, refill home delivery prescriptions, check order status, set up automatic refills and more. Come speak to a representative on your prescription service needs.

Vendor: Verizon
Description: Verizon is one of the providers of Columbia's partners that offer discounts! Columbia faculty and staff are eligible to receive discounts and the account must be in the Columbia member's name to qualify. Stop by to speak with a Verizon representative on-site.

Vendor: Wellthy
Description: Wellthy is a caregiving concierge and digital caregiving support solution, offered as a covered benefit to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Wellthy’s care solution pairs a suite of digital tools in the Care Dashboard with human-touch support from a Wellthy Care Coordinator who will take on administrative and logistical tasks on your family’s behalf. It also includes Wellthy Community – a peer-to-peer space for family caregivers to connect and exchange knowledge. To learn more about how Wellthy can support you with your caregiving needs - join us at the Benefits Expos.

Biometric Screening

Location: CUIMC, Morningside, and Manhatanville

For all faculty and staff – at no cost you to – biometric screenings are here to help you to understand the state of your health. Keep track of your yearly numbers. You can take the necessary steps to improve them (if needed). This is a simple finger-stick.

Body composition: Height, weight, body mass index, body fat percentage, and waist circumference
Blood pressure
A blood sample to test cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose (sugar) levels
Waist-to-hip ratio measurements

After your health screening, you will receive a personal copy of the results and a health education booklet with easy-to-understand explanations for each test.

For accurate screening results, fasting is recommended, but NOT required. If you eat, you may still get screened.

Vision Screening

Location: CUIMC, Morningside, and Manhatanville

Clear vision is an important part of your overall health and well-being. Columbia University Benefits and UnitedHealthcare have partnered with Warby Parker to offer convenient vision screening services to Columbia employees. Through Warby Parker, eligible employees can receive a vision screening and learn more about maintaining healthy vision. All Columbia employees are welcome to take advantage of this convenient service and take a proactive step toward their eye health.

Details:

CUIMC, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Morningside, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Manhattanville, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

REGISTER HERE

Register on ELM, log in with your UNI and password. Employees should then go to the Overview & Other Information tab on the ELM registration to access the Consent form.

If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so another colleague has the opportunity to participate.

Integrative Therapies Program Events

Partnership with POWER (Promoting Overall Well-being Engagement & Resilience in Pediatrics) and Integrative Therapies Program

Acupuncture

Location: CUIMC

Relax deeply with acupuncture, a form of integrative medicine based on the principles and philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture utilizes single-use, small, fine needles to stimulate "acupoints" located along energetic pathways in the body known as meridians. Join the Integrative Therapies team in our community style acupuncture session! Connect and unwind as we take you on an energetic tour, promoting Qi (vital life force) and blood flow.

Details:

CUIMC, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
CUIMC, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
CUIMC, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

REGISTER HERE

Register on ELM, log in with your UNI and password. Employees should then go to the Overview & Other Information tab on the ELM registration to access the Consent form.

If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so another colleague has the opportunity to participate.

Chair Massages

Location: CUIMC

Relax and unwind with an upper body chair massage. Massages are scheduled in 10-minute increments and are available as a first-come, first served at the events with an on-site sign-up sheet.

Details:

CUIMC, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

NYL Balance Well-Being Financial Informational Sessions

Location: Morningside and Manhattanville

Explore financial well-being resources and practical strategies through NYL Balance Well-Being informational sessions offered during the Benefits Expo. Join us for a variety of topics designed to help you build a strong financial foundation, protect what matters most, and make informed decisions about your financial future.

All Columbia employees are welcome to attend these informative sessions and learn more about the financial well-being resources available through New York Life.

Details:

Morningside:

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Money 101
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Protect What Matters Most

Manhattanville:

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Foundations for Your Financial Future
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Keeping What You've Built

REGISTER HERE

Register on ELM, log in with your UNI and password. Employees should then go to the Overview & Other Information tab on the ELM registration to access the Consent form.

If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so another colleague has the opportunity to participate.

Movement Sessions

Location: CUIMC, Morningside, and Manhattanville

Take a break, get moving, and refresh your body and mind during the Benefits Expo. Join a Dodge Fitness Center instructor for short, accessible movement sessions designed to help you release tension, improve mobility, and recharge throughout the day. No prior experience is needed, and sessions can be done while standing.

CUIMC:

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m., Standing Yoga

Morningside:

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Standing Yoga
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Stretch Break

Manhattanville:

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Standing Yoga
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Stretch Break

REGISTER HERE

All Columbia employees are welcome to participate. Please register for your preferred session on the ELM page, log in with your UNI and password, and complete the required Consent form under the Overview & Other Information tab.

If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so another colleague has the opportunity to participate.

2027 Open Enrollment: November 2 - 20, 2026

Need more help? Contact the Columbia Benefits Service Center by phone: 212-851-7000, or email: [email protected].

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Benefits Expos and Health Screenings

Schedule of Events

Register for Health Screenings

Complete the Benefits Explorer Passport Challenge for a Chance to Win

Screening Information and Resources

Vendor Participants

Vendor Participants

Biometric Screening

Biometric Screening

Vision Screening

Vision Screening

REGISTER HERE

Integrative Therapies Program Events

Integrative Therapies Program Events

Acupuncture

REGISTER HERE

Chair Massages

NYL Balance Well-Being Financial Informational Sessions

REGISTER HERE

Movement Sessions

REGISTER HERE

2027 Open Enrollment: November 2 - 20, 2026

Complete the Benefits Explorer Passport Challenge
for a Chance to Win