The University of Iowa offers two health plans, UISelect and UIChoice. Our plans are designed to provide you with the flexibility, affordability, and comprehensive coverage you deserve. Explore our plan offerings to discover which plan best supports you and your dependents, ensuring your health and well-being are always a priority.
UISelect
UISelect is a high-quality plan with lower premiums, giving you more control over your spending. You must live in Iowa to enroll in this plan.
- Only covers providers in Iowa
- Lower premium, higher out-of-pocket costs
- Traditional deductible plan
- 3-tier prescription benefit with free generic drugs
UIChoice
UIChoice is a high-quality plan with extensive coverage inside and outside of Iowa.
- Choose any in-network provider, Levels 1, 2, and 3
- Higher premium, lower out-of-pocket costs
- Only has an inpatient deductible
- 4-tier prescription benefit with free generic drugs
Duplicate Coverage
Employees at the University of Iowa cannot be covered as both an employee (or retiree) and a dependent under the University’s health and dental insurance plans. You, your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents may not be enrolled under more than one University of Iowa policy.
ABOUT OUR SITE:
Our website's information 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, contact Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield at 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.