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Last month, we announced important upcoming enhancements to the University 403(b) Plan.

Prepare for Upcoming Changes

To help you navigate this change to the new streamlined fund lineup, transition guides and live informational webinars are available. The same webinar will be repeated multiple times with each company.

• Fidelity:
  • View the Fidelity Transition Guide
  • Register for Fidelity Webinars, the first one is Thursday, July 15
    • On the Fidelity Event registration page, enter University of Illinois then select Virtual Event to see the available Q & A sessions.
• TIAA:
  • View the TIAA Transition Guide
  • Register for TIAA Webinars, the first one is Monday, July 12

You may also view 403(b) Plan Enhancements for additional information and FAQs.

NOTE: You are strongly encouraged to review your portfolio after the mapping process is complete to ensure the asset allocation is consistent with your retirement goals. Log into your account on or after August 9, 2021, to review the results of the fund mapping. You may make fund changes at any time (up to once per business day).

Questions?

• Fidelity: 800-343-0860
• TIAA: 800-842-2252
• University Payroll & Benefits:
  • Create a service ticket: UPB Service Portal
  • Urbana: 217-265-6363
  • Chicago: 312-996-7200
  • Springfield: 217-206-7144