New benefit-eligible employees
As a new hire, the information you receive in the first few months can be overwhelming. Find out what you need to know about your benefits within your first 60 days as a new UI employee.
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Health Insurance
Review plan options for employees, retirees, and students, or learn about COBRA coverage for employees leaving the university.
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Dental Insurance
Explore coverage for employees, retirees, and students, including incentives for care at UI College of Dentistry Student Dental Clinics.
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Retirement
Compare retirement plans available through TIAA and IPERS, consider additional savings options, or review retirement programs and planning tools.
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Vacation and Sick Leave
Find details about regular vacation and sick leave, catastrophic leave donations and coverage, and leaves of absence for UI employees.
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Employee Discounts
University of Iowa employees are eligible for discounts on everything from cars to phone service to travel and more—browse all available options.
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Flexible Spending Accounts
Learn how pre-tax contributions to Health Care and Dependent Care spending accounts can reduce your taxes and cover eligible expenses.
Wellmark Plan Member Updates
To review the most recent Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa health plan updates, select the "Wellmark Updates" button below: