blog posts Holiday Schedules 2014-2015 Jun 12, 2014 4:45 pm7332 views The 2014-2015 holiday schedules for the University are now available. June 12, 2014 Deadline for Benefit Choice Documentation Jun 11, 2014 11:00 am472 views Did you add a dependent or elect to opt-out of coverage during Benefit Choice? Q & A for Reconsidering Retirement May 19, 2014 2:00 pm1472 views Important information if you are reconsidering your retirement. FY2015 Benefit Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period May 12, 2014 3:30 pm3340 views View the FY2015 Benefit Choice communication. Enrollment period is from May 1 through June 2, 2014 for the FY2015 plan year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. UPB Benefit Choice Employee Information Sessions Apr 29, 2014 4:45 pm1315 views UPB Benefits office offers Benefit Choice Employee Information Sessions on the Urbana and Springfield campuses. (Updated 5/1/14) 403(b) Retirement Plan – 2014 Universal Availability Notice Jan 31, 2014 4:15 pm2550 views View the Plan terms and conditions, including contribution limits. Cigna returns Carle Doctors and Carle Hospital to in-network status for QCHP Jan 15, 2014 12:00 am449 views Contract negotiations are complete, returning Carle Physicians and Carle Hospital to in-network status effective January 1, 2014. Change in Cigna Provider Network Jan 9, 2014 9:45 am1417 views Important notice for employees enrolled in the Quality Care Health Plan. Significant Pension Reform Bill Passes Illinois General Assembly Dec 4, 2013 3:45 pm1943 views View the SURS Pension Reform Summary and emails from President Easter. Retirees: Medicare-Eligible Fall Open Enrollment Nov 25, 2013 3:00 pm486 views Are you a Medicare-Eligible SURS retiree? See these CMS & SURS resources for help with the TRAIL Program and Fall Open Enrollment. Annual Update to Prudential Long Term Disability (LTD) Premiums Nov 21, 2013 9:00 am575 views Plan participants may notice a change in their payroll deduction beginning in December. Click on the link above for more information. DELAYED: 2014 CMS Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit Nov 19, 2013 3:00 pm1116 views How you can prepare for the upcoming CMS Dependent Audit. Same-Sex Spouses: Deadline Approaching For CMS Insurance Oct 4, 2013 3:15 pm377 views Important benefit information if you have a CMS health plan AND have entered into a same-sex marriage prior to September 16, 2013. Free Seasonal Flu Shots at University of Illinois at Chicago Oct 3, 2013 3:15 pm624 views UIC announces seasonal flu shot dates. For more information click on the link above. Free Seasonal Flu Shots at McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Sep 27, 2013 12:15 pm1700 views Flu shots on the Urbana campus are now available. To find out more click on the link above. CMS Notice: Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages from Other Jurisdictions Sep 16, 2013 9:30 am419 views Important information for same-sex partner health insurance coverage if you were married in another state or country that recognizes same-sex marriage. Insurance Marketplace Notice Mailed to Your Home Sep 11, 2013 5:00 pm813 views CMS health insurance and student insurance plans satisfy your individual responsibility under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”). Read more… Flexible Spending Account FAQs Jun 19, 2013 1:45 pm2442 views See the Fringe Benefits Management Company letter and FAQs regarding flexible spending accounts (FSA). Benefit Choice FAQs May 6, 2013 2:45 pm8494 views The Benefit Choice period is May 1 through May 31, with changes effective on July 1, 2013. See the list of frequently asked questions to help guide you as you make your FY2014 health plan selection. Benefit Choice Employee Information Sessions and CMS Benefit Fairs May 3, 2013 9:00 am2109 views UPB Benefits office offers on-campus Employee Information Sessions and CMS offers Benefit Fairs throughout the state. FY2014 Benefits Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period Apr 29, 2013 1:00 pm5871 views FY2014 Benefit Choice will be available May 1 through May 31. State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Launches New Website Apr 16, 2013 8:00 am2681 views The SURS website has undergone a major renovation. Review Your Benefit Statement Today Apr 12, 2013 3:00 pm6304 views The Benefits Choice period will begin on May 1 and now would be a good time for you to review your insurance benefit information online. Understanding QCHP payment delay and your options Mar 26, 2013 11:45 am2384 views Understand the ongoing QCHP payment delay and options that may be available. FY 2014 Benefit Fairs Mar 18, 2013 11:45 am536 views The Department of Central Management Services is sponsoring Benefit Fairs for the FY 2014 Benefit Choice Period for all state agency active employees, retirees and survivors. Retirement and Investment Seminars Mar 11, 2013 11:45 am191 views Free retirement and investment seminars on various campuses will be offered see full message for details. Value of Health Insurance Coverage on W-2's Jan 25, 2013 11:30 am51 views New information provided on your W-2 regarding the total cost of health insurance coverage. Available Travel Assistance Services Dec 12, 2012 11:30 am48 views Additional services offered through Minnesota Life. HMO Health Insurance Update from CMS Nov 30, 2012 10:15 am141 views Fully-Insured HMO contracts awarded to Health Alliance HMO and Coventry HMO. University Payroll and Benefits (UPB) Customer Service Hours Change Nov 14, 2012 10:45 am1078 views Effective November 19, 2012, the UPB offices on all campuses will change their customer service hours. Temporary relocation during remodeling, for Chicago UPB Payroll Customer Service and UPB Benefits Office Oct 26, 2012 10:30 am44 views Temporary address change for UPB Payroll and Benefits Office effective October 19, 2012 Important Reminder Regarding Medicare Part D Oct 24, 2012 10:45 am20 views Medicare-eligible individuals enrolled in the State Group Insurance should not enroll in the Medicare Part D plan, unless they qualify for low-income/extra-help assistance. Free Seasonal Flu Shots at McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Oct 2, 2012 10:45 am104 views Seasonal flu shots will be available at no charge to benefit eligible State of Illinois employees and retirees September through December at McKinley Health Center. Free Seasonal Flu Shots at University of Illinois Springfield Sep 18, 2012 10:45 am50 views Seasonal flu shots will be available at no charge to State of Illinois employees and retirees in September and October on the UIS campus. Free Seasonal Flu Shots at University of Illinois at Chicago Sep 11, 2012 10:30 am35 views Seasonal flu shots will be available at no charge to eligible State of Illinois employees and retirees on October 16 and October 19, 2012 on the UIC campus. Health Insurance Update from CMS Sep 6, 2012 11:15 am26 views CMS announces extension of current managed care contracts with Health Alliance and Coventry. Holiday Schedules 2012-2013 Jun 13, 2012 1:00 pm87 views The 2012-2013 holiday schedules for the University are now available. URGENT NOTICE: Benefit Choice Update Jun 12, 2012 10:30 am26 views Online NESSIE Benefit Choice available up to 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 14. Paper enrollment available on Friday, June 15. Benefit Choice Outreach Sessions - Urbana Campus Jun 1, 2012 10:45 am15 views The UPB Benefits Services office is offering three sessions to answer questions about the Benefit Choice Period. Urgent Notice: Benefit Choice End Date & Health Carriers Announced May 23, 2012 10:30 am34 views CMS released an official announcement on the June 15, 2012 Benefit Choice end date and updated the list of health carriers. Legislative Update and Passage of Retiree Insurance Bill May 16, 2012 12:00 pm8 views Recent messages to the University community include a legislative update and information about SB1313, which changes healthcare premiums for retirees. BENEFIT CHOICE FY2013 UPDATE May 11, 2012 10:45 am106 views Limited plan information released. CMS encourages employees to delay making health plan changes until FY2013 contracts are finalized. CANCELLED - Benefits Education Sessions to be Rescheduled Apr 19, 2012 10:30 am16 views Benefits Education Sessions scheduled for April are canceled at this time. University Opposes Elimination of Tuition Waivers for Children of Long-Term Employees Mar 19, 2012 10:30 am66 views University of Illinois joins other state universities and labor organizations in opposing HB5531. Christie Clinic Termination with Coventry HMO Effective 12/31/2011 Dec 19, 2011 10:30 am129 views Coventry HMO members whose Primary Care Physician (PCP) was a Christie Clinic doctor, need to consider options. Updated State of Illinois Benefits Handbook Dec 16, 2011 10:30 am115 views New Benefits Handbooks are available online for employees and retirees. PersonalCare changes name to Coventry Health Care Oct 31, 2011 10:30 am74 views PersonalCare is now Coventry Health Care. View this news item for additional information. Chicago: Health Plan Information Session on October 18 Oct 14, 2011 10:30 am7 views Counselors and plan representatives will be available to answer questions about Health Plan Special Enrollment. Urbana: Attend a Health Plan Information Session Oct 11, 2011 10:15 am12 views Counselors and plan representatives will be available to answer questions about Health Plan Special Enrollment. Health Plan Special Enrollment Period-Details & FAQ Oct 10, 2011 10:15 am22 views October 10-28, 2011 switch from one health plan to another with changes effective December 1, 2011
