Welcome to the University Benefits Office web site.
The
University Benefits Office designs and administers the benefits programs
for
all active and retired faculty, staff, and students at The University of Iowa.
Select a category under "Site Links" to review
benefits specific to that category, or
choose the "Benefits A-Z Topical Index" to review all available benefits.
Benefits A-Z 
News and Events 
- It is annual open enrollment time for the vision insurance plans. Find information on the vision insurance products and the new vision discount plan.
- IPERS-covered employee counseling sessions scheduled
- Open enrollment has closed. Information for 2010 is still available here for review:
- Faculty, Professional & Scientific, and
Merit Supervisory/Exempt Staff : 10/30/09 - 11/22/09 - Merit Staff : 10/30/09 - 11/23/09
- Faculty, Professional & Scientific, and
- Faculty and Staff Benefit Program Changes: 2009-2011
- Benefits information is available for those affected by reductions in force/reductions in time. Additional resources are also available on the Employee and Labor Relations web page.
Financial Education and Personal Finance 
- Saving Extra for Retirement
- Minimizing the impact of the temporary reduction in retirement contributions.
- February Financial Education Schedule
- Registration Form (pdf)
- Other Learning Opportunities
Contact Us 
Everything you need to know to get in touch with us online, by phone, or in person. Please contact us if you need our assistance.
The University of Iowa Benefits Office does not advise on any personal income tax requirements or issues. Use of any information from this site or any other web site referred to is for general information only, and does not represent personal tax advice either express or implied. You are encouraged to seek professional tax advice for tax questions and assistance.
Accessibility 
If you need accommodations for any information found on this site, please contact us at benefits@uiowa.edu or 319-335-2676.