blog posts QCHP and QCDP Claim Payment Delays Oct 7, 2011 10:30 am24 views View this news item for information on QCHP and QCDP claim payment delays. QCHP and QCDP Claim Payment Delays Dec 7, 2010 11:15 am15 views There are claim payment delays under the Quality Care Health Plan (QCHP) and Quality Care Dental Plan (QCDP). 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). Q & A for Reconsidering Retirement May 19, 2014 2:00 pm1472 views Important information if you are reconsidering your retirement. Prescription Drug Vendor Will Change for Certain Health Plans, Effective July 1 Jun 24, 2015 8:30 am835 views Important information for participants in the Quality Care Health Plan (QCHP), HealthLink OAP, or Coventry OAP. PersonalCare Partners with OSF HealthCare Oct 6, 2011 10:30 am10 views November 1, 2011, OSF HealthCare will join the PersonalCare OAP provider network. 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 changes name to Coventry Health Care Oct 31, 2011 10:30 am72 views PersonalCare is now Coventry Health Care. View this news item for additional information. 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. 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. Part-time Health and Dental Rates Now Available Jun 22, 2015 8:45 am632 views Determine your cost for coverage effective July 1, 2015. Opt-Out Period for Default Enrollment in RSL BasicCare Health Insurance Dec 21, 2015 4:15 pm917 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. New Tax Info: IRS Form 1095-C for Health Insurance Feb 26, 2016 11:45 am13557 views Employees who received an offer of health insurance coverage will receive the new IRS Form 1095-C beginning this year. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Last Notice: Benefit Choice Ends Tuesday May 31 May 25, 2016 3:45 pm2272 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! 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. 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? 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. 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… 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 Reminder Regarding Medicare Part D Oct 24, 2012 10:45 am19 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 Plan Info: Out-of-Network Providers Mar 15, 2016 1:00 pm1461 views Receiving care from out-of-network providers will significantly increase what you pay out-of-pocket. 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 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 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. Holiday Schedules 2014-2015 Jun 12, 2014 4:45 pm7332 views The 2014-2015 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 2011-2012 Jun 27, 2011 1:00 pm25 views The 2011-2012 holiday schedules for the University are now available. 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. 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 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 Insurance Special Enrollment Period Oct 6, 2011 10:30 am75 views Special notice to PersonalCare members receiving care at Christie Clinic. 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. 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 from CMS Aug 17, 2011 12:00 pm11 views Members remain enrolled in and covered by their current health carrier. Grace Period: Health Care Dependent Audit Nov 10, 2015 1:30 pm320 views If you are covering dependents under a State health plan, and have not completed the eligibility verification audit, please read this important information. FY 2017 Benefit Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period Apr 25, 2016 3:15 pm4839 views Have you reviewed your options for the FY 2017 Benefit Choice enrollment period? 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? 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. FY2014 Benefits Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period Apr 29, 2013 1:00 pm5871 views FY2014 Benefit Choice will be available May 1 through May 31. 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. 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. 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. 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.