blog posts

• Decrease in Prudential LTD Premiums

  Mar 26, 2020 1:00 pm37 views

  We are very pleased to announce a premium rate decrease of 15%, effective April 1, 2020.

• COVID-19 Resources

  Mar 17, 2020 11:00 am543 views

  In light of all the information being shared regarding COVID-19, System HR would like to provide a quick index of important resources. Please refer to the following official, reliable sources to stay up-to-date throughout this rapidly changing situation.

• COVID-19 Related Absences

  Mar 12, 2020 8:00 am1421 views

  You may have received and read a plethora of information from various sources regarding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, over the last several weeks. In light of the communication from system and university leaders, we would like to provide some guidance on how to proceed throughout this rapidly evolving situation.

• Register for Spring Retirement & Investment Seminars!

  Mar 11, 2020 8:30 am91 views

  Attend the upcoming FREE retirement and investment seminars for University of Illinois System employees!

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

  Mar 6, 2020 9:00 am229 views

  You may be eligible to defer unused vacation and/or compensable sick leave into the University 403(b) or State 457 retirement plans.

• Important: State Health Insurance Dependent Audit

  Feb 25, 2020 1:00 pm388 views

  A dependent eligibility verification audit will begin soon for employees who have one or more dependents enrolled in a State of Illinois health insurance plan. Watch your home postal mail for a very important letter that will require your response!

• LTD Plan Open Enrollment Begins February 24

  Feb 24, 2020 7:00 am1049 views

  Open Enrollment for the University Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan is available now through March 13, 2020!

• America Saves Week

  Feb 20, 2020 1:00 pm76 views

  Next week marks America Saves Week, an opportunity to focus on your savings strategy. University of Illinois System approved 403(b) retirement plan investment companies, TIAA and Fidelity Investments, offer tips and resources to help you get into a saving mindset.

• Know Your Approved Retirement Plan Representatives

  Feb 10, 2020 10:00 am284 views

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

• Designate and Update Your State Life Beneficiaries

  Feb 4, 2020 9:00 am461 views

  If you are eligible for State benefits, you are strongly encouraged to provide beneficiary information for life insurance coverage.

• Assistance Programs Available to You!

  Jan 27, 2020 8:45 am728 views

  Did you know that University of Illinois System employees may have access to two Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)?

   

• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan - 2020 Universal Availability Notice

  Jan 21, 2020 2:15 pm1082 views

  403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan - 2020 Universal Availability Notice

• 2020 IRS Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate Available Now

  Jan 8, 2020 8:30 am14045 views

  2020 IRS Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate Available Now

• 2-Factor Authentication for My UI Info

  Dec 11, 2019 1:00 pm2679 views

  Starting in April 2020, 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) will be required for all My UI Info applications.

• Annual Update to Long Term Disability (LTD) Premiums

  Dec 9, 2019 3:30 pm532 views

  Participants in the University LTD Plan may notice a change to payroll deduction amounts.

• Update Your Mailing Address and Consent for Online Tax Forms

  Nov 21, 2019 9:15 am6245 views

  Review and, if necessary, update your Mailing Address on file with the U of I System for benefits and/or tax purposes.

• 2020 System Office DELTA Program - Nominations are now being accepted!

  Nov 19, 2019 9:00 am161 views

  Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Distinguished Employee Leadership and Team Award (DELTA)

• 403(b) and 457 Plan Contribution Limits Increasing

  Nov 7, 2019 4:30 pm1389 views

  Supplemental retirement plan limits are increasing in 2020.

• System Office Employees - Know Your U Tracking Available

  Oct 10, 2019 10:00 am419 views

  The AbilityLMS system is now ready to be used to track time spent on Know Your U activities for eligible System Office employees.

• 403(b) TIAA Participants: Designate/Review Beneficiaries

  Oct 8, 2019 2:45 pm479 views

  Make sure your beneficiary information is up to date.

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

  Oct 2, 2019 1:00 pm1054 views

  You may be eligible to defer unused vacation and/or compensable sick leave into the University 403(b) or State 457 retirement plans.

• State Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  Sep 23, 2019 1:30 pm286 views

  Employees in State health plans are encouraged to use in-network providers to receive the best value from their health plans.

• Register for Fall Retirement & Investment Seminars!

  Sep 19, 2019 9:00 am419 views

  Attend the upcoming FREE retirement and investment seminars for University of Illinois System employees!

• Review/Update Your Mailing Address

  Sep 18, 2019 2:30 pm444 views

  Have you reviewed your mailing address recently?

• Free Seasonal Flu Shots at University of Illinois

  Sep 17, 2019 11:30 am627 views

  Seasonal flu shots will be given at different locations at the three universities.

• Designate and Update Your State Life Beneficiaries

  Sep 17, 2019 8:15 am346 views

  If you are eligible for State benefits, you are strongly encouraged to provide beneficiary information for life insurance coverage.

• Deadline September 30: Submit FSA Claims for FY2019

  Sep 11, 2019 12:00 pm136 views

  Only a few days remain to submit your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) claims for the FY2019 plan year!

• Keep Your Emergency Contacts Updated

  Sep 9, 2019 1:00 pm371 views

  Have you reviewed your emergency contacts recently?

• State Healthcare Benefit Changes Deferred to July 1, 2020

  Sep 3, 2019 4:30 pm585 views

  CMS has deferred SEGIP health care cost changes to July 1, 2020.

• Additional Lower Expense Ratio Funds for the Supplemental 403(b) Plan

  Aug 30, 2019 1:45 pm251 views

  New, lower expense ratio investment options will be available beginning October 4, 2019.

• Announcing the 2019-20 Academic Professional Leadership Program Cohort

  Aug 21, 2019 9:00 am694 views

  We are delighted to announce the 2019-20 Academic Professional Leadership Program (APLP) participants.

• Know Your U

  Aug 15, 2019 4:00 pm0 views

  U of I System leadership has announced a unique new educational program for professional and civil service employees.

• Verify Your Benefit Choice Elections

  Jul 8, 2019 1:00 pm1394 views

  If you made changes to your State benefits during Benefit Choice, now is a great time to verify your benefit elections and payroll deductions.

• Your Flexible Spending Account: Verify Deductions and Reminder

  Jul 8, 2019 1:00 pm687 views

  At the beginning of a new benefit year, it’s a good idea to review your payroll deductions to ensure the appropriate amounts are being withheld.

• State and AFSCME Agreement Includes Healthcare

  Jul 2, 2019 10:30 am1695 views

  The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that a new agreement between the State of Illinois and AFSCME was ratified.

• Saving For Your Future? Supplemental Retirement Plans Can Help!

  Jun 19, 2019 1:00 pm656 views

  Are you contributing to a supplemental retirement and investment plan? Now may be a good time to start!

• State Benefit Choice Ends May 31!

  May 29, 2019 1:15 pm614 views

  Benefit Choice for State benefits-eligible employees ends this Friday, May 31!

• Flexible Spending Re-Enrollment and Reminders

  May 29, 2019 12:00 pm333 views

  Be aware of upcoming FSA deadlines for the current plan year.

• Part-time State Insurance Rates for FY 2020

  May 16, 2019 11:45 am300 views

  Part-time employees can find insurance rates and cost of coverage for FY 2020 on MyBenefits.

• State Benefit Choice: Submit Documentation

  May 16, 2019 9:15 am690 views

  Certain changes to State benefits require documentation to be submitted.

• State Benefit Choice: Make Your Choices by May 31

  May 15, 2019 2:30 pm562 views

  State benefits-eligible employees have until May 31 to make benefit elections or changes on CMS MyBenefits.

• Reminder: SURS Money Purchase Factors Change July 2, 2019

  May 7, 2019 11:45 am359 views

  The factors table used to calculate SURS retirement benefits under the Money Purchase calculation will change effective July 2, 2019.

• Urbana: Faculty and Staff Emergency Fund Drive Spring 2019

  May 6, 2019 8:30 am63 views

  The Emergency Fund needs your help!

• Benefit Choice Employee Information Tables

  May 1, 2019 8:00 am516 views

  University Payroll and Benefits (UPB) will have information tables in Chicago and Springfield during Benefit Choice.

• Benefit Choice Enrollment Period FY 2020

  Apr 30, 2019 2:45 pm1479 views

  The FY 2020 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end May 31, 2019.

• New Feature for Direct Deposit Available May 1, 2019!

  Apr 17, 2019 8:00 am451 views

  Employees will now have the ability to choose any financial institution as a secondary direct deposit.

• Ready to use CMS MyBenefits for Benefit Choice?

  Apr 12, 2019 5:30 pm415 views

  Enrollment and changes to your State health, dental and life insurance and flexible spending accounts are completed on the MyBenefits website.

• Benefit Choice: Save on Taxes with a Flexible Spending Account!

  Apr 3, 2019 9:00 am609 views

  If you are eligible for State benefits, enrolling in an FSA can help you save money when paying for eligible medical and dependent expenses. Enroll or re-enroll during Benefit Choice!

• Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  Mar 25, 2019 8:00 am794 views

  Employees in State health plans are encouraged to use in-network providers to receive the best value from their health plans.

• SURS Member Solicitation

  Mar 22, 2019 3:00 pm283 views

  SURS has noted an increase in solicitations of employees.