Benefits

Employees with a budgeted appointment of 1/2 time or greater and duration of at least nine continuous months
are eligible for participation in the benefit programs.

Contact Benefits Office

Email
Phone
benefits@iastate.edu
515-294-4800
877-477-7485

ISU Benefits Office Staff

Associate Director
Mike Otis
Benefit Specialists
Jane Walter
Jerilyn Rasmusson
Colleen Schalinske
Retirement Specialist
Ann Doty

Faculty

Prospective New Employees (Benefit Highlights)
New Employee
New Hire Guide
Information for New Employees
Understanding Benefits Terminology
How to Read the Payroll Information
Web Access Information
Qualifications for Benefits
Domestic Relationship Criteria
Who Is Eligible
Summer Benefits for B base Faculty
Making Future Changes
Open Change Period Information
Medical Plan
Medical - ISU Plan
ISU Plan Prescription Information
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan Options
Plan Comparison
Defined Contribution Plan (403b)
Investment Policy Statement
TIAA-CREF
VALIC
Defined Benefit Plan
IPERS
Long Term Disability
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Voluntary Eyewear Plan
Overview (PDF)
Avesis - Voluntary Eyewear Insurance Coverage
Long Term Care Insurance
2013 Long Term Care Insurance
2011 and prior Long Term Care Insurance
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985)
Initial and Continuation of Health Coverage Notices
COBRA Overview
Preparation for Retirement Checklist

Supervisory Merit (Non-Organized)

Prospective New Employees (Benefit Highlights)
New Employee
New Hire Guide
Information for New Employees
Understanding Benefits Terminology
How to Read the Payroll Information
Web Access Information
Qualifications for Benefits
Domestic Relationship Criteria
Who Is Eligible
Making Future Changes
Open Change Period Information
Medical Plan
Medical - ISU Plan
ISU Plan Prescription Information
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan Options
Plan Comparison
Defined Contribution Plan (403b)
Investment Policy Statement
TIAA-CREF
VALIC
Defined Benefit Plan
IPERS
Long Term Disability
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Voluntary Eyewear Plan
Overview (PDF)
Avesis - Voluntary Eyewear Insurance Coverage
Long Term Care Insurance
2013 Long Term Care Insurance
2011 and prior Long Term Care Insurance
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985)
Initial and Continuation of Health Coverage Notices
COBRA Overview
Preparation for Retirement Checklist

Retirees

Open Change Period Information
Faculty, Professional and Scientific, Supervisory Merit
Non-Supervisory Merit
Medical Plan
Faculty, Professional and Scientific, Supervisory Merit
Non-Supervisory Merit
Dental Plan
Faculty, Professional and Scientific, Supervisory Merit
Non-Supervisory Merit
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance
2013 Long Term Care Insurance
2011 and prior Long Term Care Insurance
Medicare
Social Security

Graduate Assistant

Professional & Scientific

Prospective New Employees (Benefit Highlights)
New Employee
New Hire Guide
Information for New Employees
Understanding Benefits Terminology
How to Read the Payroll Information
Web Access Information
Qualifications for Benefits
Domestic Relationship Criteria
Who Is Eligible
Making Future Changes
Open Change Period Information
Medical Plan
Medical - ISU Plan
ISU Plan Prescription Information
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan Options
Plan Comparison
Defined Contribution Plan (403b)
Investment Policy Statement
TIAA-CREF
VALIC
Defined Benefit Plan
IPERS
Long Term Disability
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Voluntary Eyewear Plan
Overview (PDF)
Avesis - Voluntary Eyewear Insurance Coverage
Long Term Care Insurance
2013 Long Term Care Insurance
2011 and prior Long Term Care Insurance
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985)
Initial and Continuation of Health Coverage Notices
COBRA Overview
Preparation for Retirement Checklist

Non-Supervisory Merit (Organized)

Prospective New Employees (Benefit Highlights)
New Employee
New Hire Guide
Information for New Employees
Understanding Benefits Terminology
Web Access Information
Qualifications for Benefits
Domestic Relationship Criteria
Who Is Eligible
Making Future Changes
Open Change Period Information
Medical Plan
Medical - State of Iowa Plan
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan Options
Plan Comparison
Defined Contribution Plan (403b)
Investment Policy Statement
TIAA-CREF
VALIC
Defined Benefit Plan
IPERS
Long Term Disability
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Voluntary Eyewear Plan
Overview (PDF)
Avesis - Voluntary Eyewear Insurance Coverage
Long Term Care Insurance
2013 Long Term Care Insurance
2011 and prior Long Term Care Insurance
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985)
Initial and Continuation of Health Coverage Notices
COBRA Overview
Preparation for Retirement Checklist

Post-Doc

Retirement Information

Retirement Plan Options
Plan Comparison
Defined Contribution Plan (403b)
Investment Policy Statement
TIAA-CREF
VALIC
Defined Benefit Plan
IPERS
Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans
Plan Information
Frequently Asked Questions about Roth 403(b)
Saving More for Retirement
Enroll in the Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans:
TIAA-CREF
VALIC
Metlife
Ameriprise Financial
After enrolling in one of the Supplemental (Voluntary) Retirement Savings Plans listed above you must also fill out the agreement below:
Elective Payroll Reduction Agreement Form
Phased Retirement Information
Retirement and Financial Seminars and Webinars
Planning for Retirement
Requirements to Retire from ISU
Retirement Benefits Checklist
Faculty, Professional & Scientific, Supervisory Merit (Non-Organized)
Non-Supervisory Merit (Organized)
Making Appointments with Retirement Specialists
Retirement Resources
IPERS
TIAA-CREF
VALIC
Internal Revenue Service
Social Security
John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance
Iowa State University Alumni Association
ISU Retirees Association
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at ISU
Retiree Newsletter
My Plan After 50 - Planning Guide for the Non-Financial Aspects of Retirement
CareScout - Nursing home finder

Forms

Benefits Forms Request
Elective Payroll Reduction Agreement form
Sick Leave Conversion to Vacation Request
Retirement Unused Sick Leave Application
Notice of Resignation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Information

Employee Assistance Program
Guide: Floods:Preparation and Recovery

Other Benefits

Catastrophic Donations
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)
Vendor Value Added Benefits
Smoking Cessation Information
Resources for all ISU employees
Faulty, P&S, and Supervisory Merit Coverage for smoking cessation
Non-Supervisory Merit coverage for smoking cessation

References / Resources

Investment Policy for Retirement Plans
2011 Employee Benefits Survey Report
Health Care Reform Information as of 4-19-2010

Wellness Information

Nutrition Clinic for Employee Wellness
Recreation Services
Exercise Clinic
Wellmark Health & Wellness (see "Member" tab)
Spend Smart. Eat Smart.