Health Iowa Q&A

Can I use Student Health Service after graduation?

Students can come to Student Health Service for the session following their graduation with the payment of an office visit fee. For example, if a student graduates in December, they can come to SHS until the spring semester starts and have access to most services if they pay the office visit fee. After the session-after-graduation, students unfortunately have to find another provider since SHS is focused on care for enrolled UI students.

Students will have the option to continue health insurance coverage for up to 12 months after leaving The University of Iowa. Short-term health and dental insurance are available for those who are UI students, immediately after they graduate or leave school. If you wish to utilize this option, you must complete the application within 45 days of graduation of leaving the university.

You may seek care from any provider you choose. However, if you use an Iowa “Alliance Select Provider” or Delta Dental provider, your costs will generally be much lower. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC), Mercy Hospital, and Family Practice Clinics are Alliance Select Providers in Iowa City. The College of Dentistry is a Delta Dental provider in Iowa City.

For more information, please visit the University Benefits website at: http://www.uiowa.edu/hr/benefits/index.html

For more information about short term insurance, here is the direct link: http://www.uiowa.edu/hr/benefits/health/student/index_aftergrad.html

Amanda Truppe, B.S.
Graduate Assistant
Health Iowa/Student Health Service

Lisa James, RN MSN
Interim Administrative Director
Student Health Service

2/1/2010