As a University of Iowa retiree currently enrolled in a Health Alliance plan, you may have questions about what comes next. With Health Alliance coverage ending, it’s essential to understand your Medicare options and make the best choice for your healthcare needs.
To help guide you through this transition, the University of Iowa is partnering with the Johnson County Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) to offer free informational sessions, both in person and online. These sessions are designed to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to navigate your Medicare choices with confidence.
Explore Your Medicare Options
Helpful information and sessions for University of Iowa Retirees after Health Alliance.
What’s Happening?
Health Alliance plans will no longer be available to University of Iowa retirees. To help you understand your options and make informed decisions, we’re partnering with the Johnson County Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) to offer informational sessions.
What You’ll Learn
These sessions will cover:
- Your Guaranteed Issue rights due to the end of Health Alliance coverage
- The basics of Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans in Iowa
- Key differences between the two types of plans
- How to prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment this fall
Session Dates & Location
All in-person sessions will be held at:
Bioventures Center, Multipurpose Room
2500 Crosspark Road, Coralville, IA
- Friday, July 11 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Friday, July 11 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Friday, July 11 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Friday, July 11 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- Friday, July 18 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Attention: All in-person sessions are full.
Join Online via Zoom
July 11, 2025
July 18, 2025
Recorded Session & Meeting Materials
A recorded information session will be available here on our website for retirees who are unable to attend live.
Meeting materials, including presentation slides and FAQs, will also be posted on this webpage for your reference.
Please check back soon for access to the recording and downloadable resources.
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.