What are the “open enrollment” dates?
Each year the State of Iowa and the University establish open enrollment dates for their various benefit programs. During this open enrollment period, Merit employees may change health insurance plans. Faculty, Professional and Scientific staff may change any of their benefits. Each year, these enrollment dates are established based upon when final rates are obtained from vendors and materials are available for disbursement on campus. The open enrollment periods generally occur in late fall. Employed graduate students have their open enrollment periods at the beginning of each semester. The open enrollment dates vary year by year. You will receive notice of your annual open enrollment period.
