blog posts Benefit Choice FY2012 Apr 29, 2011 12:15 pm30 views The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the annual Benefit Choice Enrollment period will begin May 1. 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. 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. QCHP and QCDP Claim Payment Delay Notice Oct 6, 2009 8:30 am35 views Please see the CMS website for information regarding claim payment delays with the Quality Care Health Plan (QCHP) and the Quality Care Dental Plan (QCDP). Attend an IGPA Pension Panel Discussion Mar 23, 2011 11:30 am37 views Informative Pension Panel Discussions presented by IGPA will be hosted on each campus. Additional events focused on retirement, pensions, and state budget issues are also upcoming. Retail Maintenance Pharmacy Network Changes effective 9/20/2010 Aug 31, 2010 8:30 am38 views The Retail Maintenance Pharmacy Network for the Quality Care Health Plan, Health Alliance Illinois, Humana-Winnebago and HealthLink OAP will be changing significantly effective 09/20/2010. 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 Temporary relocation during remodeling, for Chicago UPB Payroll Customer Service and UPB Benefits Office Oct 26, 2012 10:30 am44 views Temporary address change for UPB Payroll and Benefits Office effective October 19, 2012 Available Travel Assistance Services Dec 12, 2012 11:30 am48 views Additional services offered through Minnesota Life. Urbana & Springfield: OAP Information for Benefit Choice Jun 3, 2011 12:15 pm50 views View a brief overview chart and frequently asked questions about the Open Access Plan options. 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. 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. 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. 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. University Opposes Elimination of Tuition Waivers for Children of Long-Term Employees Mar 19, 2012 10:30 am66 views University of Illinois joins other state universities and labor organizations in opposing HB5531. 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. 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. Health Insurance Special Enrollment Period Oct 6, 2011 10:30 am75 views Special notice to PersonalCare members receiving care at Christie Clinic. Holiday Schedules 2012-2013 Jun 13, 2012 1:00 pm87 views The 2012-2013 holiday schedules for the University are now available. Flu Shot Clinic at Urbana-Champaign Campus Oct 18, 2010 11:00 am92 views Eligible employees may receive free Flu Shots (influenza vaccine) at McKinley Health Center and other campus locations. 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. 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. 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. Updated State of Illinois Benefits Handbook Dec 16, 2011 10:30 am115 views New Benefits Handbooks are available online for employees and retirees. 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. 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. 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. 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. Deadline Friday! State Health Insurance Audit Oct 26, 2015 9:00 am250 views Documentation for the State of Illinois Dependent Health Insurance Eligibility Audit is due Friday, October 30, 2015. ConnectYourCare offers more options for FSA claims Mar 17, 2015 9:00 am256 views Do you know all of the ways you can file claims for reimbursement? Urgent Update! Benefit Choice Extended to 6/1/2017 May 31, 2017 2:30 pm261 views Benefit Choice will be available for one additional day (June 1, 2017)! Update: Impact of State Budget on Employee Group Insurance Sep 17, 2015 5:15 pm292 views While the State budget impasse is delaying payments, many healthcare providers are "business as usual" and requiring only normal copays or co-insurance at the time of service. SURS Money Purchase Factors Change Effective July 2, 2012 Sep 1, 2011 11:30 am294 views SURS announces changes to Money Purchase factors used to determine monthly annuity benefits. Deadline Tomorrow! State Health Insurance Audit Oct 29, 2015 10:00 am305 views If you have dependents covered under a State health plan, only one day remains to complete the State audit. 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. 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. Important MCAP Reminders Jun 9, 2015 11:45 am355 views Check out these helpful reminders for the Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP). 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. Did you know you can defer vacation and/or compensable sick leave payouts to your 403(b) or 457(b) account upon separation/retirement from the University? Nov 5, 2010 11:00 am387 views Contact your campus UPB Benefits Services office on or before 60 days prior to your last day of employment to submit an election form. CMS Notice: Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages from Other Jurisdictions Sep 16, 2013 9:30 am419 views Important information for same-sex partner health insurance coverage if you were married in another state or country that recognizes same-sex marriage. Deadline Approaching: Benefit Choice Ends June 1 May 15, 2015 2:30 pm422 views Have you reviewed your plan options? 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. Cigna returns Carle Doctors and Carle Hospital to in-network status for QCHP Jan 15, 2014 12:00 am449 views Contract negotiations are complete, returning Carle Physicians and Carle Hospital to in-network status effective January 1, 2014. 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? Retirees: Medicare-Eligible Fall Open Enrollment Nov 25, 2013 3:00 pm486 views Are you a Medicare-Eligible SURS retiree? See these CMS & SURS resources for help with the TRAIL Program and Fall Open Enrollment. State Health Plan: Are you covering someone who is not eligible? May 26, 2015 6:00 am492 views Before June 1, take a moment to review your covered dependent(s). Annual Update to Long Term Disability (LTD) Premiums Dec 5, 2014 8:45 am508 views Did your LTD deduction amount change? Delta Dental App Update – New Cost Estimator Oct 13, 2015 9:15 am518 views The latest version of the Delta Dental mobile app includes a new feature to help estimate the cost of dental procedures. 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. 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.
