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Enrollment Instructions


Faculty, Professional & Scientific (P&S), Merit, and SEIU staff

The University contributes towards the cost of health and dental insurance for regular University faculty, P&S, Merit, and SEIU staff holding a 50% time or greater appointment.

Description of the Dental II plan. 

Enrollment in the university dental plan is optional.

  • If you do not want to elect dental coverage, select option 90 from the drop-down. 
  • If you want dental coverage, select the option code from the drop-down that corresponds to your coverage choice (Employee Only, Employee + Spouse, etc.). The Option Code is the number in the parentheses located to the right of the price.
  • Choose the recalculate function/button to refresh your current list of eligible dependents and beneficiaries if needed.

House Staff Residents / Fellows

The University contributes towards the cost of health and dental insurance for house staff residents/fellow physicians.

Description of the Dental II plan. 

Enrollment in the university dental plan is optional.

  • If you do not want to elect dental coverage, select option 90 from the drop-down. 
  • If you want dental coverage, select the option code from the drop-down that corresponds to your coverage choice (Employee Only, Employee + Spouse, etc.). The Option Code is the number in the parentheses located to the right of the price.
  • Choose the recalculate function/button to refresh your current list of eligible dependents and beneficiaries if needed.

2025 Benefits 

  • Premium rates will increase for Dental II in 2025.
  • Deductible: There will be a $15 deductible for dental services provided by premier or non-participating dentists. This deductible does not apply to check-ups, teeth cleanings, or orthodontics.

Reminder

  • If you add new dependents to your health and/or dental plans, documentation will be required to verify dependent(s) eligibility. Once you have submitted your benefit elections, you will receive an email from University Benefits with further instructions. 

University Benefits

Phone
Address

120 University Services Building
1 W. Prentiss Street
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States