Benefits Eligibility
Regular faculty and staff members hired in a benefits-eligible position full-time or part-time (50% FTE and above) may enroll themselves and their eligible dependent(s) into the benefits listed on this page.
Available Benefits for Regular Faculty and Staff
The University of Iowa offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental plans, life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and more.
Health Insurance
Two health plans are offered to eligible employees, UIChoice and UISelect.
Group Life Insurance
The university funds 2 times an employee's salary with other enrollment options.
Retirement Plan
Eligible employees must participate in a retirement plan if working more than 6 months.
Long Term Disability
University-paid benefit - eligible employees are automatically enrolled.
Voluntary Benefits for Regular Faculty and Staff
The total comp estimator tool estimates total compensation, not an actual dollar amount, for benefits-eligible faculty and staff employees based on annual pay and retirement plan elections entered into the estimator. Therefore, the estimated total compensation should only be used as a guide and is not guaranteed or represented as accurate, complete, or correct.
Independent contractors and employees who are not benefits-eligible (e.g., students, House Staff, fellows, and adjunct faculty) should not use this tool.
Temporary Employees
Employees who are hired in a temporary position may enroll in the health and dental insurance plans if:
- the employee is anticipated to work 50 percent or greater time,
- and be appointed for at least six months.