As an employer of choice, the University of Iowa provides comprehensive health insurance plans for staff and students.
Active Employees
Retirees
Students and Scholars
- Undergraduate Student
- Graduate Student, Health Science Major, Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellows, Research Interns
Unpaid J1 Scholars Academic Year 2018-2019 (pdf)- Students who have recently graduated or left the University
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Dual University of Iowa employed spouses/partners and any children may not double insure each other or dependents under the plans where the University contributes towards the cost of the plans. This includes the health, dental, and AD&D insurance policies - an individual may only be included once under these policies. Learn more about dual university of Iowa Employed Spouses, Partners, or Children.
Gender Transition - All of the health plans offered through the University of Iowa provide benefits for medically necessary covered services associated with gender transition when ordered by a health professional. Please contact Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield at 800-643-9724 for more information and to discuss the gender transition medical policy.
ABOUT OUR SITE:
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.