Iowa Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association 700 Walnut Street, Suite 1600 / Des Moines, IA 50309-3899 Home About Us FAQs Additional Info Links Terms of Use Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions      What is NOT protected by the Guaranty Association? Policies with insurers not licensed to do business in Iowa; health maintenance organization (HMO) contracts; policy benefits the insurer does not guarantee, which were not approved by the Iowa Division of Insurance, or for which the policyholder bears the risk (such as the non-guaranteed portion of a variable life insurance or annuity contract); self-insured employer plans; interest rate yields that exceed an average rate; Medicare Part C and D policies; and fraternal benefit society insurance certificates. Certain, less commonly known insurance policies and arrangements not listed here are also not protected. If you are unsure about whether your policy is excluded from guaranty association protection, you should review the current Iowa Guaranty Association Act.   NOTE: This information is not intended as legal advice, and no liability is assumed in connection with its use. The applicable state guaranty association statute is the controlling authority, regardless of any information presented on this site. Users should seek advice from a qualified attorney and should not rely on this compilation when considering any questions relating to guaranty association coverage.   [ Back to FAQ list ]