With the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), you may seek care from providers in the Alliance Select PPO.
On Campus or the Iowa City area:
The SHIP plan is designed to work in conjunction with Student Health. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the University of Iowa Student Health service when they need health care.
Other options for care ranked by potential out-of-pocket costs
| Free | Call the Student Health Nurse Line | (319) 335-9704 (319) 384-8442 (After Clinic Hours) |
| Free | Doc on Demand | doctorondemand.com |
| $ | Visit Student Health | (319) 335-8370 Two Locations: Westlawn & Iowa Memorial Union (IMU G103) |
| $ | UI QuickCare | For Locations or to Reserve your spot online, visit UI QuickCare |
| $$ | Alliance Select PPO, includes UIHC | Search for a medical provider on Wellmark's provider locator |
| $$$ | Hospital Emergency Room | UIHC, Mercy, St. Lukes (Cedar Rapids) |
Off-Campus or Away from Iowa:
SHIP provides worldwide coverage. Choosing an Alliance Select PPO participating provider can be advantageous when receiving treatment.
The member is responsible for calling the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa (on the back of the insurance card) before being admitted to a hospital for non-emergency care and within 24 hours of emergency and maternity admissions.
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The information presented on our website describes only the highlights of the plans and does not constitute official plan documents. Additional terms and conditions may apply. If there are any discrepancies between the information contained herein and the official plan documents, the plan documents will govern. For more detailed information you may contact Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield at toll-free number 800-524-9242 (TTY: 888-781-4262), Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Time). For more efficient service, please have your member ID number handy - it can be found on the front of your card.