blog posts Free Seasonal Flu Shots at McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Sep 27, 2013 12:15 pm1700 views Flu shots on the Urbana campus are now available. To find out more click on the link above. 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. 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 at Chicago Sep 21, 2010 11:00 am59 views Seasonal flu shots will be available at no charge to eligible State of Illinois employees and retirees on October 12 and October 19, 2010 on the UIC campus. 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. 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. FY2012 Benefit Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period May 1st - June 17th May 25, 2011 12:15 pm20 views CMS has announced the final decision regarding the state's managed care contracts. Those in discontinued plans must select a new health plan. Employees may make Benefit Choice changes online in NESSIE until June 17. FY2012 Benefit Choice Urbana Campus Outreach Sessions May 2, 2011 12:30 pm17 views The Urbana campus UPB Benefits Services office is sponsoring Benefit Choice Outreach Sessions. 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. FY2014 Benefits Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period Apr 29, 2013 1:00 pm5871 views FY2014 Benefit Choice will be available May 1 through May 31. 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. FY 2016 Benefit Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period Apr 30, 2015 4:00 pm2394 views Have you reviewed your options for the FY 2016 Benefit Choice enrollment period? FY 2017 Benefit Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period Apr 25, 2016 3:15 pm4840 views Have you reviewed your options for the FY 2017 Benefit Choice enrollment period? Grace Period: Health Care Dependent Audit Nov 10, 2015 1:30 pm323 views If you are covering dependents under a State health plan, and have not completed the eligibility verification audit, please read this important information. Healthcare Update from CMS Aug 17, 2011 12:00 pm11 views Members remain enrolled in and covered by their current health carrier. Healthcare Update: Managed Care Contracts Extended Through June 30, 2012 Aug 31, 2011 10:15 am9 views CMS announces managed care contracts extended through June; special enrollment to be held in October. Healthcare Update: Special Enrollment Period Timeframe Scenarios Aug 30, 2011 12:00 pm19 views CMS identifies two possible scenarios for the Special Enrollment Period(s) due to the health plans' 90-day extensions ending on September 28, 2011. Health Insurance Special Enrollment Period Oct 6, 2011 10:30 am75 views Special notice to PersonalCare members receiving care at Christie Clinic. 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. Health Plan Special Enrollment Period-Details & FAQ Oct 10, 2011 10:15 am22 views October 10-28, 2011 switch from one health plan to another with changes effective December 1, 2011 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. Holiday Schedules 2011-2012 Jun 27, 2011 1:00 pm25 views The 2011-2012 holiday schedules for the University are now available. Holiday Schedules 2012-2013 Jun 13, 2012 1:00 pm87 views The 2012-2013 holiday schedules for the University are now available. Holiday Schedules 2014-2015 Jun 12, 2014 4:45 pm7332 views The 2014-2015 holiday schedules for the University are now available. Important Changes to the University's ING/ReliaStar TriTerm Life Insurance Program Jun 21, 2011 10:15 am74 views New enrollments in the University life insurance program will be discontinued July 1, 2011. Coverage for current participants will continue according to policy provisions as long as premiums are paid through payroll deduction or direct payment to ING/ReliaStar. Important Information about Beneficiary Designations May 5, 2009 2:45 pm124 views Important reminder for employees to update their beneficiary designation(s) under University benefit plans when they experience a life event. Important MCAP Reminders Jun 9, 2015 11:45 am355 views Check out these helpful reminders for the Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP). Important MCAP Reminders Sep 10, 2010 11:00 am16 views Central Management Services (CMS) would like to share a few important reminders with FY2010 and FY2011 participants in the Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP). Important Plan Info: Out-of-Network Providers Mar 15, 2016 1:00 pm1477 views Receiving care from out-of-network providers will significantly increase what you pay out-of-pocket. Important Reminder Regarding Medicare Part D Oct 24, 2012 10:45 am20 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. Important! Respond to State Health Insurance Audit Oct 16, 2015 11:30 am338 views If you have dependents covered under a State health plan and have not yet responded to the audit, action is required before October 30. 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… Judge's Order in State of Illinois Managed Healthcare Plans Jun 11, 2011 12:30 pm7 views A judge's order in a lawsuit filed by Health Alliance and Humana has created uncertainty about the Benefit Choice Period. 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? Last Notice: Benefit Choice Ends Monday June 1 May 27, 2015 6:00 am695 views Enrollment deadline is approaching! Enroll in an FSA and/or make other changes to your health, dental, life or dependent coverage. Last Notice: Benefit Choice Ends Tuesday May 31 May 25, 2016 3:45 pm2274 views Last chance to make changes to your benefits or enroll in an FSA for the upcoming fiscal year! Benefit Choice open enrollment ends Tuesday, May 31, 2016! Legislative Hearing on Managed Care Decision (Health Alliance) Apr 26, 2011 12:15 pm13 views A hearing about the State of Illinois decision to discontinue its contract with Health Alliance as a managed care provider will be held on April 27 at 4 PM in Room 114 of the State Capitol Building in Springfield. 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. Lower Expense Ratio Funds for the University's Supplemental 403(b) Plan Sep 20, 2011 10:30 am40 views TIAA-CREF and Fidelity introduce new Share Class for Funds MCAP Over-the-Counter (OTC) Change Effective 1/1/2011 Dec 17, 2010 12:00 pm58 views Effective January 1, 2011, OTC drugs and medicines will no longer be eligible for reimbursement without a prescription from the attending provider. New Dental Claim Form Jul 22, 2010 8:30 am12 views A new Humana/CompBenefits Dental Claim Form is available for immediate use. Please note that the claim filing address has changed. You may wish to notify your provider or provide them with a copy. New FAQs: State Budget and Employee Group Insurance Sep 25, 2015 3:15 pm441 views Read State of Illinois FAQs about the impact of the continuing budget impasse on the State Employees Group Insurance Program. New Tax Info: IRS Form 1095-C for Health Insurance Feb 26, 2016 11:45 am13559 views Employees who received an offer of health insurance coverage will receive the new IRS Form 1095-C beginning this year. Opt-Out Period for Default Enrollment in RSL BasicCare Health Insurance Dec 21, 2015 4:15 pm918 views If you were offered limited health insurance coverage under the new RSL BasicCare Plan, and did not return an enrollment/waiver form, there will be an opt-out period from January 1 through January 15, 2016. Part-time Health and Dental Rates Now Available Jun 22, 2015 8:45 am632 views Determine your cost for coverage effective July 1, 2015. Part-time State Insurance Rates Now Available for FY 2019 Jun 5, 2018 3:30 pm101 views View State insurance rates and sample calculations for determining your cost for coverage as a part-time employee. Payroll Deduction Info for University Life Insurance Plan May 17, 2010 8:30 am17 views Employees who participate in the University Life Insurance Plan with ING/ReliaStar may notice a change in their payroll deduction. PersonalCare changes name to Coventry Health Care Oct 31, 2011 10:30 am74 views PersonalCare is now Coventry Health Care. View this news item for additional information. PersonalCare Contract with Christie Clinic Sep 28, 2011 10:30 am17 views PersonalCare will end its contract with Christic Clinic effective January 1, 2012. PersonalCare Partners with OSF HealthCare Oct 6, 2011 10:30 am10 views November 1, 2011, OSF HealthCare will join the PersonalCare OAP provider network.