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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. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to review your benefits and make any necessary changes.
Review the 2027 Retiree Enrollment and Change booklet (1.97 MB) .pdf and the Retiree Open Enrollment Recording. You may also review the presentation slides (3.03 MB) .pdf on your own.
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 (121.91 KB) .pdf
Please note: 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.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please contact Department of Administrative Services, Human Resources Enterprise - 866-895-2464 or [email protected]
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 Group MedicareBlue Rx for Iowa Part D plan is not considered leaving the State's retiree health plans.
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Important Dates
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Benefit Highlights
During open enrollment for 2027, this is an opportunity to:
- Change your health and/or dental plan.
- Add family member(s).
- Remove family member(s).
You do not need to complete a new application for 2027 if you:
- Do not want to change your current health plan in 2027.
- Do not want to add or remove eligible family members effective January 1, 2027.
If you are not making any changes, you do not need to do anything. Your current choices will automatically roll over to 2027.
New for 2027 - Vision Insurance Benefits
Vision benefits through DeltaVision include:
- Benefits for contact lenses and Fit & Follow-Up Exams for standard and premium lenses
- Coverage accepted at 140,000+ providers nationwide
- In-network material benefits and exams at certain Walmart Vision Centers
Don’t miss your opportunity to enroll in vision coverage.
Additional information may be found on the DAS Vision Insurance page.
Visit www.deltadentalia.com to learn more about your Delta Dental benefits, and go to DeltaVision to find a provider near you.
Monthly Retiree Health, Dental and Vision Premiums
2027 Group MedicareBlue Rx Formulary
5-Tier Formulary (5.27 MB) .pdf (List of covered drugs)
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Applications and Forms
Retiree Applications
Group MedicareBlue Rx for Iowa Application (696.11 KB) .pdf (for Group Program F or N)
Group MedicareBlue Rx for Iowa Application (696.1 KB) .pdf (for Iowa Choice/National Choice)
Delta Dental Application (1021.85 KB) .pdf
DeltaVision Application (77.78 KB) .pdf
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Forms
Wellmark Automatic Payment Authorization (455.43 KB) .pdf
Group MedicareBlue Rx for Iowa Automatic Payment Authorization (183.63 KB) .pdf
Delta Dental Automatic Payment Authorization (52.23 KB) .pdf (use for dental or vision coverage)
Changing Your Health Plan for 2027
If you choose to enroll in a different 2027 retiree health insurance option, the following chart can help you decide if you need to submit a new Wellmark application. Find your current 2026 health plan option on the left and follow across to see what action is required for you to choose a different option for 2027:
Do I need to Complete a New Wellmark Application?
Click on the double-headed arrow in the lower right hand corner of the table to expand the view.
Do I need to Complete a Group MedicareBlue Rx for Iowa Application?
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Things to Remember
- If you drop your State of Iowa health or dental plans, there is no provision to rejoin the group.
- If you are Medicare eligible and enroll in an outside supplement or advantage plan, you must contact the State of Iowa as your cancellation is not automatically forwarded.
- If your spouse is covered under the State of Iowa’s health or dental plans at the time of your death, your spouse can continue coverage.
- You may remove a spouse or dependent at any time.
- You can only enroll a family member during a qualified life event or annual Open Enrollment period.
- If you are becoming Medicare eligible in 2027 there is no need to do anything during Open Enrollment. You will be sent a packet of information approximately three months prior to turning 65.
- If you or any of your dependents become Medicare eligible when on retiree insurance, you MUST enroll in Medicare Parts A and B, and Medicare becomes the primary payer at the time of eligibility. If you do not enroll in Medicare Parts A or B, you will be responsible for the portion of your health care costs that Medicare would pay.
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Contact Information
- Department of Administrative Services, Human Resources Enterprise - 866-895-2464 or send an email to: [email protected]
- 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 For assistance, call 800-351-4664, email [email protected], or visit the website at www.shiip.iowa.gov.
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