On Sept. 21, President Martin announced that Broadlawns plans to construct a 12,000 sq. ft. medical clinic at 29th Street and University Avenue. The clinic will be open to employees, students, and the public.
In addition to providing accessible, quality healthcare, the Broadlawns partnership will allow employees participating in Drake’s health plan to realize significant savings when they utilize Broadlawns providers.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, employees and their covered dependents will experience lower co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums for Broadlawns services.
It is important to note that the option to seek care through Broadlawns is simply that: an option. Drake’s Wellmark plan and benefits will be unimpacted by the Broadlawns partnership. This new partnership provides another layer of options and choice which you and your covered family members are empowered to consider. We know that choice in healthcare is important to Drake employees, and while we are looking forward to the new clinic, the additional options this partnership will create for Drake employees is news we are proud to share.
If you have not recently driven by Broadlawns Medical Center or one of their community clinics, you might be surprised to learn of many of the new facilities in the Broadlawns network of providers. Broadlawns facilities have undergone significant renovations and enhancements, as Broadlawns continues to invest in cutting-edge technology to provide state-of-the-art medical care. Soon, we’ll have Broadlawns resources within walking distance of campus.
Between now and open enrollment, we will be sharing additional information about the expertise, services, and resources Broadlawns offers. In the meantime, you can click here to learn more about Broadlawns clinics & services or medical staff. Please watch for additional updates and, as always, please be sure to review open enrollment information as it is shared. It will be November before we know it!
— Marlene Heuertz and Maureen De Armond, Human Resources