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• Register for the Upcoming Virtual Retirement Planning Conference

  by System HR ServicesApr 14, 2025 8:45 am |  6  Views

  Join us for the University of Illinois System Virtual Retirement Planning Conference (VRPC) on Monday, April 28, 2025. This virtual event is designed for faculty and staff who are considering retirement within the next three to five years, and will provide essential guidance to help you plan with confidence.

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• The Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress (SRI2025) is coming to Chicago

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

  The University of Illinois System is the proud host of this global convening of thought leaders, scientists, and innovators tackling our planet’s most urgent challenges.

  We’re excited to share a preview of the incredible programming and exclusive registration discounts available to our faculty, staff, and students.

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• Urbana: Faculty/Staff Emergency Fund Drive Spring 2025

  by System HR ServicesApr 9, 2025 9:30 am |  4  Views

  The Emergency Fund needs your help!

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• America Saves Week 2025

  by System HR ServicesApr 1, 2025 2:30 pm |  17  Views

  The second week of April marks America Saves Week, a week of opportunity to focus on your savings strategies. University of Illinois System approved 403(b) retirement plan investment companies, TIAA and Fidelity Investments, offer these tips and resources to help you help you build a strong financial future:

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• Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  by System HR ServicesMar 28, 2025 9:00 am |  21  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.
  
  Please note: Health Alliance HMO will no longer be available on July 1, 2025.

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• Are You Retiring or Separating from the University of Illinois System?

  by System HR ServicesMar 11, 2025 10:30 am |  72  Views

  You may be eligible to defer unused vacation leave into the University 403(b) or State or SURS 457 retirement plans

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• Important Update: Health Alliance Insurance Plan Ending - What You Need to Know

  by System HR ServicesMar 11, 2025 10:00 am |  138  Views

  The following information is intended for Health Alliance plan participants.  
  
  On February 25, 2025, Health Alliance announced it will discontinue its commercial insurance operations at the end of the 2025 calendar year. As a result, through Health Alliance's collaboration with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) the decision was made to end coverage with Health Alliance effective July 1, 2025. 

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• Important Information for Health Alliance Medical Plan Participants

  by System HR ServicesMar 5, 2025 4:30 pm |  38  Views

  The following information is intended for Health Alliance plan participants.

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• Know Your Approved Retirement Plan Representatives

  by System HR ServicesFeb 26, 2025 8:00 am |  137  Views

  Be wary of callers attempting to discuss financial investments. Only a few representatives from investment companies are approved to discuss retirement planning.

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• Keep Your Emergency Contacts Updated

  by System HR ServicesFeb 7, 2025 9:00 am |  68  Views

  Do you have emergency contacts on file with the University of Illinois System? Are they current?
  
  It is important to keep up-to-date emergency contact information on file, so U of I System representatives know who to call on your behalf in the unfortunate event of an emergency or accident.

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