blog posts Updates from President Bob Easter Jan 3, 2013 11:30 am19 views Read recent communications from the President. 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. 2013 Universal Availability Notice - Supplemental 403(b) Retirement Plan Jan 29, 2013 11:45 am255 views View the Supplemental 403(b) Plan terms and conditions, including new contribution limits. Urbana Campus Retirement Planning Conference Feb 22, 2013 11:30 am45 views Planning to retire in the next 1 to 5 years? See the Urbana Campus Retirement Conference information. "America Saves" Competition Feb. 25 - April 26 Feb 25, 2013 11:45 am39 views Faculty and staff are invited to participate in a savings competition in an effort to support a culture of saving and positive financial behaviors. 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. 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. Understanding QCHP payment delay and your options Mar 26, 2013 11:45 am2382 views Understand the ongoing QCHP payment delay and options that may be available. April is National Financial Literacy Month Apr 9, 2013 9:45 am138 views Attend an investment seminar or use online tools for a financial well-being check-up this month. 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. State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Launches New Website Apr 16, 2013 8:00 am2681 views The SURS website has undergone a major renovation. 2013 DELTA Recipients Named Apr 16, 2013 9:45 am1123 views DELTA awards recognize individuals and teams in UA for exceptional service and accomplishments. FY2014 Benefits Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period Apr 29, 2013 1:00 pm5871 views FY2014 Benefit Choice will be available May 1 through May 31. 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. 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. New Retiree Re-Employment Process May 10, 2013 4:45 pm3412 views New procedures and forms deployed for hiring SURS employer retirees. Flexible Spending Account FAQs Jun 19, 2013 1:45 pm2439 views See the Fringe Benefits Management Company letter and FAQs regarding flexible spending accounts (FSA). 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… CMS Notice: Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages from Other Jurisdictions Sep 16, 2013 9:30 am418 views Important information for same-sex partner health insurance coverage if you were married in another state or country that recognizes same-sex marriage. FREE Fall Retirement Planning Seminars Available on Campus Sep 23, 2013 3:15 pm560 views Register now for free retirement seminars from SURS. Free Seasonal Flu Shots at McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Sep 27, 2013 12:15 pm1699 views Flu shots on the Urbana campus are now available. To find out more click on the link above. 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. 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. DELAYED: 2014 CMS Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit Nov 19, 2013 3:00 pm1115 views How you can prepare for the upcoming CMS Dependent Audit. Seasonal Flu Shots Available at University of Illinois at Springfield Nov 20, 2013 10:00 am116 views Flu shots on the Springfield campus now available. Click on the link above for more information. 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. Same-Sex Spouses: Imputed Income for 2013 Nov 21, 2013 4:15 pm299 views Important information if you have a CMS health plan AND you have entered into a same-sex marriage prior to September 16, 2013. Retirees: Medicare-Eligible Fall Open Enrollment Nov 25, 2013 3:00 pm485 views Are you a Medicare-Eligible SURS retiree? See these CMS & SURS resources for help with the TRAIL Program and Fall Open Enrollment. Family and Medical Leave Policy Changes Nov 25, 2013 3:30 pm4750 views At their meeting on November 14, 2013, the Board of Trustees amended the University Policy on Family and Medical Leave. The policy was amended to reflect changes to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act that were effective on March 8, 2013. 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. Upcoming Change to NESSIE Login Process Jan 8, 2014 9:45 am2124 views On January 16, 2014, the NESSIE LOGIN authentication process will be changed to support only the use of campus NetIDs and no longer support EnterpriseIDs. Change in Cigna Provider Network Jan 9, 2014 9:45 am1416 views Important notice for employees enrolled in the Quality Care Health Plan. Cigna returns Carle Doctors and Carle Hospital to in-network status for QCHP Jan 15, 2014 12:00 am442 views Contract negotiations are complete, returning Carle Physicians and Carle Hospital to in-network status effective January 1, 2014. 403(b) Retirement Plan – 2014 Universal Availability Notice Jan 31, 2014 4:15 pm2550 views View the Plan terms and conditions, including contribution limits. SURS Temporarily Waives Counseling Appointment Limit Feb 13, 2014 3:30 pm1076 views Eligible employees may request a second counseling appointment to help consider the implications of pension reform when planning for retirement. REMINDER: CMS Dependent Audit Delayed Feb 24, 2014 10:30 am400 views CMS delayed the dependent audit until late summer 2014. University of Illinois Saves Competition Extended to Faculty, Staff, and Students Feb 24, 2014 10:45 am826 views Faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in a savings competition in an effort to support a culture of saving and positive financial behaviors. SURS Pension Changes: On-campus Presentation Mar 10, 2014 4:30 pm1696 views Attend a session to understand the pension changes and how they may impact you. SURS Pension FAQs and Update Mar 31, 2014 11:45 am3541 views Do you have the SURS information you need? FAQs and resources about the pension changes are available. (Updated 5/15/14) 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) 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. Recent SURS Pension News May 13, 2014 4:30 pm2144 views A SURS ruling and subsequent SUAA agreement with the State Attorney General will impact the recent pension changes. (Updated 5/15/14) Q & A for Reconsidering Retirement May 19, 2014 2:00 pm1472 views Important information if you are reconsidering your retirement. 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? Holiday Schedules 2014-2015 Jun 12, 2014 4:45 pm7332 views The 2014-2015 holiday schedules for the University are now available. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Administrator Announced Jul 10, 2014 2:00 pm14005 views The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) announced that effective July 1, 2014 the FSA program will be administered by ConnectYourCare (CYC). Emergency Notification Systems on Campus Aug 28, 2014 4:15 pm298 views Sign up today for campus emergency alerts. SURS offering Fall Retirement Education Seminar Aug 28, 2014 4:15 pm11 views SURS will be offering a fall Retirement Education Seminar for members enrolled in the Traditional and Portable plans. Free Seasonal Flu Shots at University of Illinois at Chicago Sep 24, 2014 4:00 pm464 views UIC announces seasonal flu shot dates. Free Seasonal Flu Shots at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Sep 24, 2014 4:30 pm760 views Flu shots on the Urbana campus are now available.