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• Annual Update to Long Term Disability (LTD) Premiums

  Dec 6, 2022 8:00 am107 views

  Participants in the University LTD Plan may notice a change to your payroll deduction amount. The deduction is calculated annually and is effective for the period of December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023.

• Designate or Review Your Beneficiaries: State Life Insurance

  Dec 8, 2022 8:00 am208 views

  Ensure your life insurance benefits are distributed according to your wishes by designating or reviewing your beneficiary designations for your State of Illinois Life Insurance coverage

• Coming Soon: Open Enrollment for University Long Term Disability Plan

  Feb 13, 2023 9:00 am44 views

  You may be eligible for the University Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan. This voluntary plan is a supplement to the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) disability benefit and may provide additional coverage if you become unable to work due to sickness or injury.

• LTD Plan Open Enrollment Begins February 20

  Feb 20, 2023 9:00 am346 views

  Open Enrollment for the University Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan is available now through March 10, 2023!

• Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  Apr 5, 2023 8:00 am39 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.

• MyBenefits: Review/Add Your Email Address

  Apr 6, 2023 8:00 am42 views

  Receive State-benefits notices from MyBenefits faster by providing your email address!

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  Designate or Review Your Beneficiaries: State Life Insurance

  Apr 12, 2023 8:00 am62 views

  Ensure your life insurance benefits are distributed according to your wishes by designating or reviewing your beneficiary designations for your State of Illinois Life Insurance coverage.

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

  Apr 19, 2023 8:00 am130 views

   Have you considered participating in the State of Illinois Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan? If you spend $265 or more per year on recurring eligible medical or dependent care expenses, then you may save money by paying for them with an FSA. 

• FY 2024 Benefit Choice Announcement

  Apr 25, 2023 8:00 am449 views

  The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end May 31, 2023.

• MyBenefits Plus Voluntary Benefit Programs

  May 4, 2023 8:00 am46 views

  Did you know that as a full-time State benefits-eligible employee you have access to MyBenefits Plus, a voluntary benefit program? MyBenefits Plus, administered by Corestream, offers a variety of services available to you through payroll deduction. 

• Benefit Choice: Make Your Choices by May 31

  May 12, 2023 8:00 am54 views

  We’re halfway through Benefit Choice at https://MyBenefits.illinois.gov! Remember, you have until May 31 to make your State benefit elections or changes for the upcoming plan year. Elections will be effective July 1, 2023. For help registering and logging in to MyBenefits, see the MyBenefits FAQs.

• Benefit Choice: Submit Your Documentation

  May 12, 2023 8:45 am183 views

  If you made a Benefit Choice change that requires supporting documentation, please remember to provide your documents by the deadline!

• Deadline Approaching: Benefit Choice Ends May 31!

  May 19, 2023 8:00 am76 views

  The last day to make Benefit Choice changes will be here soon! Remember, you only have until May 31 to make your State benefit elections or changes for the upcoming plan year on https://MyBenefits.illinois.gov, including health, dental, life insurance, flexible spending account (MCAP/DCAP) enrollment, and health savings account (HSA) enrollment. Elections will be effective July 1, 2023.

• Flexible Spending Re-Enrollment and Reminders

  May 26, 2023 8:00 am35 views

  The end of Benefit Choice is May 31. If you haven’t re-enrolled in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program for the plan year beginning on July 1, 2023, you have until May 31 to do so at https://MyBenefits.illinois.gov. No action is required if you are not re-enrolling in an FSA or making any other Benefit Choice changes!

• Last Chance: Benefit Choice Ends Wednesday, May 31!

  May 30, 2023 8:00 am39 views

  Benefit Choice ends Wednesday, May 31! This is your final reminder to make your State benefit elections or changes for the upcoming plan year on https://MyBenefits.illinois.gov. Elections will be effective July 1, 2023.

• Verify Your State Benefit Elections

  Jun 22, 2023 9:00 am93 views

  The new plan year for State benefits (health/vision, dental, and life insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts) starts on July 1, 2023. If you made any changes during Benefit Choice, you should have received or will soon receive a mailing from CMS at your home address confirming your Benefit Choice elections. Any changes you made will be in effect July 1, 2023. 

• Your Flexible Spending Account: Verify Deductions and Reminder

  Jul 13, 2023 8:30 am79 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. You should view the benefit deductions on your Earnings Statement to ensure your FSA deductions and other benefit deductions are correct.

• Returning from Leave - State Benefits Coverage

  Aug 17, 2023 8:30 am31 views

  During an unpaid leave, Central Management Services (CMS) mails bills directly to State benefit participants, and bills are to be paid in full to CMS. Failing to pay premium bills can result in your coverage being terminated.

• Designate or Review Your Beneficiaries: State Life Insurance

  Sep 14, 2023 2:00 pm30 views

  Ensure your life insurance benefits are distributed according to your wishes by designating or reviewing your beneficiary designations for your State of Illinois Life Insurance coverage.

• Deadline September 30: Submit FSA Claims for FY2023

  Sep 19, 2023 8:00 am27 views

  Only a couple weeks remain to submit your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) claims for the FY2023 plan year! You are receiving this email because our records indicate that you participated in an FSA during FY2023. Any remaining claims for services from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, must be submitted by September 30 for reimbursement.

• Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  Sep 21, 2023 11:00 am30 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.

• Annual Update to Long Term Disability (LTD) Premiums

  Dec 5, 2023 8:00 am33 views

  As a participant in the University LTD Plan, you may notice a change to your payroll deduction amount. The deduction is calculated annually and is effective for the period of December 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024. 

• Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  Apr 4, 2024 8:00 am24 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.

• MyBenefits: Review/Add Your Email Address

  Apr 10, 2024 3:00 pm34 views

  Receive State-benefits notices from MyBenefits faster by providing your email address!

• Designate or Review Your Beneficiaries: State Life Insurance

  Apr 18, 2024 8:00 am14 views

  Ensure your life insurance benefits are distributed according to your wishes by designating or reviewing your beneficiary designations for your State of Illinois Life Insurance coverage.

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

  Apr 22, 2024 2:00 pm22 views

  Have you considered participating in the State of Illinois Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan? 

• FY 2025 Benefit Choice Announcement

  Apr 23, 2024 10:30 am147 views

  The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end May 31, 2024. 

• MyBenefits Plus Voluntary Benefit Programs

  May 2, 2024 8:00 am7 views

  Did you know that as a full-time State benefits-eligible employee you have access to MyBenefits Plus, a voluntary benefit program?

• MyBenefits Plus Webinar

  May 7, 2024 2:00 pm5 views

  Are you interested in learning more about MyBenefits Plus, a voluntary benefit program?