blog posts PersonalCare changes name to Coventry Health Care Oct 31, 2011 10:30 am72 views PersonalCare is now Coventry Health Care. View this news item for additional information. SURS Money Purchase Factors Change Information Nov 2, 2011 11:30 am189 views More information is available to help determine how this change impacts retirement benefits. State Pension Legislation Update Nov 3, 2011 11:15 am7 views Pension legislation is being monitored during the Fall Veto Session. SURS Town Hall Meeting 11/15/2011 Nov 3, 2011 11:30 am12 views SURS will hold a Town Hall meeting at College of DuPage. State Pension Legislation Update Nov 7, 2011 11:15 am7 views Pension legislation is being monitored during the Fall Veto Session. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Contributions for 2012 Nov 18, 2011 12:00 pm14 views Enroll in or make changes to 457 Deferred Comp. Plan before Nov. 30 for Jan. 2012 increased contribution limits. ARR-HR Projects Launched Nov 30, 2011 1:00 pm98 views This fall semester, three projects were launched to address five of the ARR-HR subcommittee recommendations. The steering team overseeing these projects... SURS Conducting Board of Trustees Election Dec 2, 2011 12:00 pm28 views SURS is conducting Board of Trustees elections, and members are encouraged to participate. Spring 2012 SURS Retirement Seminars at SURS Dec 8, 2011 11:45 am17 views SURS is offering Traditional & Portable retirement seminars at SURS beginning in March of 2012. Spring 2012 SMP Seminars at SURS Dec 8, 2011 11:45 am9 views SURS is offering SMP seminars at SURS beginning in March of 2012. Updated State of Illinois Benefits Handbook Dec 16, 2011 10:30 am110 views New Benefits Handbooks are available online for employees and retirees. 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. 2012 Supplemental Retirement Plan Contribution Limits Jan 10, 2012 10:30 am139 views IRS limits have increased for the University's 403(b) and State's 457 plans. 2012 Universal Availability Notice - Supplemental 403(b) Retirement Plan Jan 31, 2012 11:15 am18 views View the Supplemental 403(b) Plan terms and conditions, including new contribution limits. Deadline Approaching: Qualifying Event for Christie Clinic Contract Termination Feb 10, 2012 12:00 pm23 views Last day to make changes to your Coventry Health Care HMO is February 29, 2012 at midnight. State Pension Reform Update: Current News and Events Feb 13, 2012 12:00 pm17 views A new proposal by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs addresses state pension reform. Spring 2012 Retirement Seminars and Conferences Feb 21, 2012 12:00 pm8 views View the spring 2012 seminars and conferences offered on-campus. Registration is required and available online. 'America Saves' Competition Extended to Faculty and Staff Feb 22, 2012 1:30 pm23 views Faculty and staff may participate in a friendly campus competition designed to help promote savings and financial literacy. University Opposes Elimination of Tuition Waivers for Children of Long-Term Employees Mar 19, 2012 10:30 am65 views University of Illinois joins other state universities and labor organizations in opposing HB5531. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Holiday Schedules 2012-2013 Jun 13, 2012 1:00 pm87 views The 2012-2013 holiday schedules for the University are now available. Tracker I-9 Outage on June 27 at 5 PM Jun 25, 2012 1:15 pm16 views Tracker will be down temporarily for system maintenance. SURS Self-Managed Plan Update Jun 26, 2012 12:00 pm75 views SURS recently mailed information about plan updates to SMP members. Mandatory Reporter Responsibility under Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) Jul 2, 2012 1:15 pm344 views All higher education personnel must report cases of suspected child abuse or neglect. Fidelity Announces Lower Expense Ratio Funds for the University's Supplemental 403(b) Plan Aug 7, 2012 12:00 pm115 views Two funds will change to a lower expense ratio share class on August 23. New Law Limits Reemployment of SURS Retirees Aug 20, 2012 11:15 am35 views PA97-0968 sets duration of employment and earnings limitations for reemployment of retirees by public universities. Self-Managed Plan Education Seminars At SURS Aug 20, 2012 11:45 am18 views SURS is offering SMP seminars at SURS beginning in September of 2012. Retirement Education Seminars at SURS-Traditional and Portable Plan Members Aug 20, 2012 11:45 am57 views SURS is offering Traditional and Portable Plan seminars at SURS beginning in September. New Law Limits Reemployment of SURS Retirees Aug 20, 2012 12:00 pm20 views PA97-0968 sets duration of employment and earnings limitations for reemployment of retirees by public universities. Retirement Education Seminar ' SURS Naperville Location Aug 28, 2012 12:00 pm115 views SURS is offering Traditional & Portable Plan seminars at SURS Naperville in November. 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. 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. 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 Fall Retirement Planning & Investment Seminars Available on Campus Sep 18, 2012 12:15 pm29 views Enroll now in retirement seminars from Fidelity, TIAA-CREF, and SURS offered on campus. 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. Important Reminder Regarding Medicare Part D Oct 24, 2012 10:45 am19 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. SURS to Implement Members-only Website Safeguards Oct 25, 2012 12:15 pm18 views Safeguards will further protect confidential member information on the SURS Member Website. Temporary relocation during remodeling, for Chicago UPB Payroll Customer Service and UPB Benefits Office Oct 26, 2012 10:30 am42 views Temporary address change for UPB Payroll and Benefits Office effective October 19, 2012 Urbana Campus Seminar-She's Got It: A Woman's Guide to Saving and Investing Nov 1, 2012 11:45 am39 views Register now for "She's Got It: A Woman's Guide to Saving & Investing" New University Policies Nov 9, 2012 1:15 pm54 views New and revised policies are announced to address the Protection of Minors and Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct. University Payroll and Benefits (UPB) Customer Service Hours Change Nov 14, 2012 10:45 am1068 views Effective November 19, 2012, the UPB offices on all campuses will change their customer service hours. CVS Joins Express Scripts (Medco) Maintenance Network Nov 28, 2012 9:45 am93 views CVS is now included in the Express Scripts (Medco) Maintenance Network. Annual Update to Prudential Long Term Disability (LTD) Premiums Nov 28, 2012 11:15 am28 views Any LTD premium changes will be effective in upcoming payroll deductions. 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. Available Travel Assistance Services Dec 12, 2012 11:30 am48 views Additional services offered through Minnesota Life.