The Benefits staff at the University of Northern Iowa manages the comprehensive benefits package available to all eligible employees of the University. Benefits are an important part of your total compensation package. The University currently offers health, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible-spending accounts, and retirement plans as core benefits to eligible employees. In addition, the University also provides other benefits and services to help enhance employees' quality of life.

The information available on these pages is designed to provide answers to many of your questions regarding your University benefits. Please use this site as a resource to help you make more informed decisions about your benefit plans or to find answers when you have questions. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for on the Benefits site and have questions beyond the information on these pages, you can count on support from the knowledgeable and responsive benefits staff.

Health and Dental Open Enrollment Period: April 30-May 31, 2012

• Faculty
• Academic Administrator
• Institutional Official
• Merit Supervisory
• P&S

Open Enrollment: Voluntary Term Life Insurance

All non-temporary employees eligible for life insurance can make changes to or enroll in Voluntary Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage now through May 31, 2012. Coverage is available for employees and their family members. This voluntary coverage is in addition to the University provided life insurance. Employees pay the full cost of the premium with after-tax dollars through payroll deduction. All individuals must be approved for coverage by Principal Life Insurance Company. If approved, coverage will begin on July 1, 2012.