2024 Enrollment & Change Period Has Ended
We are pleased to announce that the benefits open enrollment period for retirees is now open. This is your once-a-year opportunity to enroll in new benefits, confirm existing benefits, or make changes.
Please note that if you do not enroll or make changes during open enrollment, you cannot make changes to your benefit elections unless you experience a qualifying life event.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to review your benefits and make any necessary changes. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please contact Department of Administrative Services, Human Resources Enterprise - 866-895-2464 or stateretirees@iowa.gov
Detailed information about this year's Enrollment and Change period is in the
2024 Retiree Enrollment and Change booklet that was mailed to your home.
ATTENTION: If you drop the State's Iowa Choice, National Choice, Group Program F, or Group Program N for any reason, you will NOT be able to rejoin the State-sponsored retiree health insurance options at a later date. Dropping the Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx Part D plan is not considered leaving the State's retiree health plans.
2024 Retiree Enrollment and Change Presentations
Review the 2024 Retiree Enrollment and Change booklet. If you still need further information, we invite you to attend one of the online Question and Answer sessions.
Schedule for Question and Answer Sessions
Retiree Enrollment and Change Presentation Slides
Retiree Enrollment and Change Recording - (Passcode: 2024RetireeE&C)
Please note: There will no on site Retiree presentations will be held this year.
Retiree Health & Dental Premiums
2024 Group MedicareBlue Rx FORMULARY
How to determine your drug cost
It can be a challenge to estimate your prescription drug cost, especially if your drugs are in Tier 3, Tier 4 and Tier 5. Consider the questions below to help you determine how much you will pay for covered medicine.
- What is the name of your drug?
- What is the dosage amount you take of your drug?
- How do you take your drug? For example, is your drug in a pill form? Or is it injectable?
- What is the name of your doctor?
Once you know the answers, follow these steps to get an estimate of your drugs cost:
- Access the 5-Tier group formulary on YourMedicareSolutions.com/GroupPlans to find out which tier your drug is on.
- Enrolled members call Group MedicareBlue Rx Customer Service at 877-838-3827, 8 A.M.. – 8 P.M.., daily, Central time (TTY 711), and refer to the employer group for the State of Iowa, Group number 38073.
- Ask Group MedicareBlue Rx Customer Service to run a trial claim to find out your drug costs.
Please note that this is only an estimate and the costs may change once you are enrolled.
Applications and Forms
Retiree Applications
Wellmark State of Iowa Retiree Application
Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx Application (for Group Program F or N)
Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx Application (for Iowa Choice/National Choice)
Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx Disenrollment Form
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Forms
Wellmark Automatic Payment Authorization
Group MedicareBlue Rx Automatic Payment Authorization
Delta Dental Automatic Payment Authorization
Next Steps
You do not need to complete a new application for 2024 if you:
- Do not want to change your current health plan in 2024.
- Do not want to add or remove eligible family members effective January 1, 2024.
If you choose this option, your 2023 health insurance plan and coverage level will automatically continue in 2024.
Changing Your Health Plan for 2024
If you choose to enroll in a different 2024 retiree health insurance option, the following chart can help you decide if you need to submit a new Wellmark application. Find your current 2023 health plan option on the left and follow across to see what action is required for you to choose a different option for 2024:
Do I need to Complete a New Wellmark Application?
| 2024 Retiree Health Care Options → | Iowa Choice | National Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Your 2023 Health Plan | ||
| Iowa Choice | No action necessary | Complete a new application |
| National Choice | Complete a new application | No action necessary |
| Group Program F | Complete a new application | Complete a new application |
| Group Program N | Complete a new application | Complete a new application |
| 2024 Retiree Health Care Options → | Group Program F | Group Program N |
| Your 2023 Health Plan | ||
| Iowa Choice | Complete a new application | Complete a new application |
| National Choice | Complete a new application | Complete a new application |
| Group Program F | No action necessary | Complete a new application |
| Group Program N | Complete a new application | No action necessary |
Currently Enrolled in Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx ($5/$10/20%/45%/33%)
Do I need to Complete a New Group MedicareBlue Rx Application?
| 2024 Health Care Options | Iowa Choice | National Choice | Group Program F | Group Program N |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| If Your 2023 Health Plan: | ||||
| Iowa Choice | No action necessary | No action necessary | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application OR Elect an individual Medicare Part D | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application OR Elect an individual Medicare Part D |
| National Choice | No action necessary | No action necessary | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application OR Elect an individual Medicare Part D | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application OR Elect an individual Medicare Part D |
|
Group Program F (Enrolled in Iowa Group MedicareBlue RX) |
Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application | No action necessary | No action necessary |
|
Group Program F (Not enrolled in Iowa Group MedicareBlue RX) |
Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application if you want to enroll in the State's Part D plan | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application if you want to enroll in the State's Part D plan |
|
Group Program G (Enrolled in Iowa Group MedicareBlue RX) |
Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application | No action necessary | No action necessary |
|
Group Program G (Not enrolled in Iowa Group MedicareBlue RX) |
Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application if you want to enroll in the State's Part D plan | Yes, complete an Iowa Group MedicareBlue Rx application if you want to enroll in the State's Part D plan |
Contact Information
- Department of Administrative Services, Human Resources Enterprise - 866-895-2464 or stateretirees@iowa.gov
- Wellmark, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa – Customer Service - 800-622-0043
- MedicareBlue Rx – Customer Service - 877-838-3827
- Medicare website - www.medicare.gov/
- Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) - 800-351-4664 or shiip.iowa.gov/