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• Annual Update to Long Term Disability (LTD) Premiums

  Dec 3, 2021 1:00 pm198 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, 2021 - November 30, 2022.

• Annual Update to Long Term Disability (LTD) Premiums

  Dec 5, 2023 8:00 am35 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. 

• 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.

• Benefit Choice: Flex Spending Re-enrollment is not automatic!

  May 20, 2021 8:00 am79 views

  Re-enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is not automatic! To continue participation, you must re-enroll! For more information, see the FSA Program.

• Benefit Choice: Make Your Choices by June 1

  May 14, 2021 8:00 am189 views

  We’re half way through Benefit Choice at https://MyBenefits.illinois.gov! Remember, you have until June 1 to make your State benefit elections or changes for the upcoming plan year. Elections will be effective July 1, 2021. For help registering and logging in to MyBenefits, see the MyBenefits FAQs.

• Benefit Choice: Make Your Choices by May 31

  May 12, 2023 8:00 am55 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: Make Your Choices by May 31

  May 13, 2022 8:00 am158 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, 2022. For help registering and logging in to MyBenefits, see the MyBenefits FAQs.

• Benefit Choice: Make Your Choices by May 31

  May 15, 2024 8:00 am33 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, 2024. For help registering and logging in to MyBenefits, see the MyBenefits FAQs. 

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

  Apr 19, 2022 8:00 am163 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. You can reduce your taxable income when you contribute to this plan.

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

  Apr 19, 2023 8:00 am142 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. 

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

  Apr 22, 2021 12:00 pm148 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. You can reduce your taxable income when you contribute to this plan.

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

  Apr 22, 2024 2:00 pm78 views

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

• Benefit Choice: Submit Your Documentation

  May 12, 2023 8:45 am185 views

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

• Benefit Choice: Submit Your Documentation

  May 13, 2022 9:00 am279 views

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

• Benefit Choice: Submit Your Documentation

  May 14, 2021 8:00 am243 views

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

• Benefit Choice: Submit Your Documentation

  May 16, 2024 2:00 pm91 views

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

• Benefit Choice Virtual Benefit Fairs

  Apr 27, 2021 8:00 am199 views

  Do you have questions about changes and plan options available for the FY2022 Benefit Choice period? The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Benefit Choice Open Enrollment Fairs will be held online throughout the month of May.

• CDHP and Health Savings Account Benefit

  May 12, 2021 12:15 pm581 views

  Are you considering the Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) during Benefit Choice this year? The CDHP is a high-deductible health plan as defined by the IRS. CDHP participants may choose any physician or hospital for medical services; however, you receive enhanced benefits, resulting in lower out-of-pocket costs, when receiving services from a CDHP in-network provider. CDHP has a nationwide network of providers through Aetna PPO.

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

  Feb 13, 2023 9:00 am46 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.

• Commuter Benefit Program Contribution Limit Increase for 2025

  Nov 25, 2024 3:45 pm3 views

  The Commuter benefit program contribution limit is increasing for 2025.

• ConnectYourCare is transitioning to Optum Financial

  Jun 18, 2021 12:15 pm1398 views

  ConnectYourCare (CYC), the current vendor for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), is transitioning to Optum Financial over the coming months. During this time, you may see both the CYC and Optum Financial names on program materials.

• Deadline Approaching: Benefit Choice Ends June 1!

  May 20, 2021 8:00 am125 views

  The last day to make Benefit Choice changes will be here soon! Remember, you only have until June 1 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, 2021. For help registering and logging in to MyBenefits, see the MyBenefits FAQs.

• 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.

• Deadline Approaching: Benefit Choice Ends May 31!

  May 20, 2022 1:00 pm155 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, 2022.

• Deadline Approaching: Benefit Choice Ends May 31!

  May 21, 2024 8:00 am36 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.

• Deadline September 30: Submit FSA Claims for FY2021

  Sep 15, 2021 7:30 am223 views

  Only a few weeks remain to submit your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) claims for the FY2021 plan year! Any remaining claims for services from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, must be submitted by September 30 for reimbursement.

• Deadline September 30: Submit FSA Claims for FY2022

  Sep 15, 2022 8:00 am66 views

  Only a few weeks remain to submit your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) claims for the FY2022 plan year! You are receiving this email because our records indicate that you participated in an FSA during FY202. Any remaining claims for services from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, must be submitted by September 30 for reimbursement.

• Deadline September 30: Submit FSA Claims for FY2023

  Sep 19, 2023 8:00 am31 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.

• Deadline September 30: Submit FSA Claims for FY2024

  Sep 19, 2024 9:00 am11 views

  Only a couple weeks remain to submit your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) claims for the FY2024 plan year!

• Designate or Review Your Beneficiaries: State Life Insurance

  Mar 31, 2022 4:00 pm524 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

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  Designate or Review Your Beneficiaries: State Life Insurance

  Apr 12, 2023 8:00 am67 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.

• Designate or Review Your Beneficiaries: State Life Insurance

  Apr 18, 2024 8:00 am24 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.

• Designate or Review Your Beneficiaries: State Life Insurance

  Sep 12, 2024 1:00 pm19 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.

• Designate or Review Your Beneficiaries: State Life Insurance

  Sep 14, 2023 2:00 pm36 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.

• Designate or Review Your Beneficiaries: State Life Insurance

  Dec 8, 2022 8:00 am210 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

• Expanded Funeral/Bereavement Leave and Parental Leave

  May 3, 2021 8:00 am356 views

  The University of Illinois System is pleased to announce the expansion of funeral/bereavement leave and parental leave for leave benefit-eligible employees. These leave enhancements are effective 8/16/21.

• Flexible Spending Re-Enrollment and Reminders

  May 26, 2021 8:00 am178 views

  The end of Benefit Choice is June 1. If you haven’t re-enrolled in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program for the plan year beginning on July 1, 2021, you have until June 1 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!

• Flexible Spending Re-Enrollment and Reminders

  May 26, 2022 8:30 am163 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, 2022, 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!

• Flexible Spending Re-Enrollment and Reminders

  May 26, 2023 8:00 am36 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!

• Flexible Spending Re-Enrollment and Reminders

  May 28, 2024 9:00 am40 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, 2024, you have until May 31 to do so. 

• FY 2022 Benefit Choice Announcement

  Apr 26, 2021 8:00 am762 views

  The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end June 1, 2021.

• FY 2023 Benefit Choice Announcement

  Apr 25, 2022 8:00 am1180 views

  The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Benefit Choice enrollment period will begin May 1 and end May 31, 2022.

• FY 2024 Benefit Choice Announcement

  Apr 25, 2023 8:00 am526 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.

• FY 2025 Benefit Choice Announcement

  Apr 23, 2024 10:30 am495 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. 

• HealthLink Participants: Watch for Your Updated ID Card

  Jul 9, 2021 11:45 am356 views

  New for FY 2022, your HealthLink ID card will only have your (the primary member’s) name listed.  You will not receive separate cards with covered dependents’ names as you have in previous years.  Additionally, your middle initial(s) will not be on the ID card.

• Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  Mar 31, 2021 8:00 am621 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.

• Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  Apr 4, 2024 8:00 am107 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.

• Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  Apr 5, 2022 8:00 am548 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.

• Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  Apr 5, 2023 8:00 am42 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.

• Health Plan Reminder: Out-of-Network Providers

  Sep 21, 2023 11:00 am35 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.