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• Recognizing Unsolicited Emails

  by System HR ServicesOct 14, 2025 1:00 pm |  5  Views

  University of Illinois System employees are advised to exercise caution when receiving unsolicited emails, particularly those related to retirement or financial services. Scam messages occasionally circulate that may appear to come from official sources.

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• Review/Update Your Mailing Address

  by System HR ServicesOct 6, 2025 10:30 am |  33  Views

  This is a general reminder to please review, and, if necessary, update your Mailing Address on file with the University of Illinois System for employment and/or tax purposes.

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• CVS Caremark® Prescription Drug Coverage Information

  by System HR ServicesOct 6, 2025 9:30 am |  33  Views

  Did you change health plans to a plan that utilizes CVS Caremark® for prescription drug coverage? Please review this information to make the most of your benefits.

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• Professional Staff Leadership Academy Applications Open for 2026 Cohort

  by System HR ServicesSep 25, 2025 2:00 pm |  106  Views

  The Professional Staff Leadership Academy (PSLA) is a system-wide program designed to foster and sustain a culture of exceptional, dynamic, and transformational leadership across all levels of the University of Illinois System.

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• Aetna OAP System Update and Claim Reprocessing

  by System HR ServicesSep 16, 2025 4:00 pm |  55  Views

  The University of Illinois System was made aware of an Aetna OAP claim processing error that may have impacted your billing.

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• New Conflict of Interest Procedures and Requirements for Civil Service Employees

  by System HR ServicesSep 16, 2025 10:00 am |  62  Views

  There are new conflict of interest procedures and requirements for Civil Service staff members. Employees are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest in compliance with Policy and Rule 16.01. 

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• Free Flu Shots for State Health Plan Participants

  by System HR ServicesSep 15, 2025 10:30 am |  90  Views

  Seasonal flu shots are available at no charge to faculty, staff, and retirees that are state health plan participants.

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• Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  by System HR ServicesSep 11, 2025 10:00 am |  24  Views

  You are encouraged to use in-network providers to receive the best value from your health plan. No matter which plan you are enrolled in, receiving health care from an out-of-network provider will significantly increase your out-of-pocket medical costs.

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• Review Your Fidelity Beneficiary Designation

  by System HR ServicesAug 26, 2025 8:00 am |  73  Views

  Control where your University of Illinois Fidelity 403(b) inheritance goes! Life changes, and so do your wants and needs. If something happens to you, make sure your beneficiary information reflects your current wishes. 

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• Updated State Benefits Handbook Now Available

  by System HR ServicesAug 20, 2025 2:00 pm |  90  Views

  An updated State of Illinois Employees Benefits Handbook was published by the State's department of Central Management Services (CMS).

  This Handbook is updated every five years and it details the State of Illinois health, dental, life insurance, and other programs. The Benefit Choice booklet serves as an annual supplement to this Handbook, which describes any changes and annual rates for that plan year.

  Please review the updated Handbook

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