blog posts Statement from PersonalCare Sep 28, 2011 10:15 am10 views Statement from PersonalCare PersonalCare Contract with Christie Clinic Sep 28, 2011 10:30 am20 views PersonalCare will end its contract with Christic Clinic effective January 1, 2012. PersonalCare Partners with OSF HealthCare Oct 6, 2011 10:30 am13 views November 1, 2011, OSF HealthCare will join the PersonalCare OAP provider network. Health Insurance Special Enrollment Period Oct 6, 2011 10:30 am78 views Special notice to PersonalCare members receiving care at Christie Clinic. QCHP and QCDP Claim Payment Delays Oct 7, 2011 10:30 am31 views View this news item for information on QCHP and QCDP claim payment delays. Health Plan Special Enrollment Period-Details & FAQ Oct 10, 2011 10:15 am26 views October 10-28, 2011 switch from one health plan to another with changes effective December 1, 2011 Urbana: Attend a Health Plan Information Session Oct 11, 2011 10:15 am18 views Counselors and plan representatives will be available to answer questions about Health Plan Special Enrollment. Chicago: Health Plan Information Session on October 18 Oct 14, 2011 10:30 am10 views Counselors and plan representatives will be available to answer questions about Health Plan Special Enrollment. PersonalCare changes name to Coventry Health Care Oct 31, 2011 10:30 am78 views PersonalCare is now Coventry Health Care. View this news item for additional information. Updated State of Illinois Benefits Handbook Dec 16, 2011 10:30 am119 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 am131 views Coventry HMO members whose Primary Care Physician (PCP) was a Christie Clinic doctor, need to consider options. University Opposes Elimination of Tuition Waivers for Children of Long-Term Employees Mar 19, 2012 10:30 am70 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 am23 views Benefits Education Sessions scheduled for April are canceled at this time. BENEFIT CHOICE FY2013 UPDATE May 11, 2012 10:45 am109 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 pm14 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 am37 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 am19 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 am29 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 pm90 views The 2012-2013 holiday schedules for the University are now available. Health Insurance Update from CMS Sep 6, 2012 11:15 am32 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 am41 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 am55 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 Seasonal Flu Shots at McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Oct 2, 2012 10:45 am107 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 am23 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. Temporary relocation during remodeling, for Chicago UPB Payroll Customer Service and UPB Benefits Office Oct 26, 2012 10:30 am46 views Temporary address change for UPB Payroll and Benefits Office effective October 19, 2012 University Payroll and Benefits (UPB) Customer Service Hours Change Nov 14, 2012 10:45 am1089 views Effective November 19, 2012, the UPB offices on all campuses will change their customer service hours. HMO Health Insurance Update from CMS Nov 30, 2012 10:15 am144 views Fully-Insured HMO contracts awarded to Health Alliance HMO and Coventry HMO. Available Travel Assistance Services Dec 12, 2012 11:30 am52 views Additional services offered through Minnesota Life. Value of Health Insurance Coverage on W-2's Jan 25, 2013 11:30 am54 views New information provided on your W-2 regarding the total cost of health insurance coverage. Retirement and Investment Seminars Mar 11, 2013 11:45 am195 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 am539 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 am2388 views Understand the ongoing QCHP payment delay and options that may be available. Review Your Benefit Statement Today Apr 12, 2013 3:00 pm6307 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 am2684 views The SURS website has undergone a major renovation. FY2014 Benefits Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period Apr 29, 2013 1:00 pm5873 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 am2112 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 pm8497 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. Flexible Spending Account FAQs Jun 19, 2013 1:45 pm2447 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 pm816 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 am422 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 Seasonal Flu Shots at McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Sep 27, 2013 12:15 pm1702 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 pm626 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 pm380 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 pm1119 views How you can prepare for the upcoming CMS Dependent Audit. Annual Update to Prudential Long Term Disability (LTD) Premiums Nov 21, 2013 9:00 am578 views Plan participants may notice a change in their payroll deduction beginning in December. Click on the link above for more information. Retirees: Medicare-Eligible Fall Open Enrollment Nov 25, 2013 3:00 pm488 views Are you a Medicare-Eligible SURS retiree? See these CMS & SURS resources for help with the TRAIL Program and Fall Open Enrollment. Significant Pension Reform Bill Passes Illinois General Assembly Dec 4, 2013 3:45 pm1946 views View the SURS Pension Reform Summary and emails from President Easter. Change in Cigna Provider Network Jan 9, 2014 9:45 am1420 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 am452 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 pm2553 views View the Plan terms and conditions, including contribution limits.
