blog posts 2008 Benefit Choice Enrollment Jul 2, 2008 2:30 pm27 views The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that there will be two Benefit Choice Enrollment periods this year. 2008 Benefit Choice Enrollment - Period 2 Sep 23, 2008 2:30 pm13 views The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced Benefit Choice Enrollment Period 2. 2010 Annual Update to Prudential Long Term Disability Premiums Dec 3, 2010 11:00 am18 views Employees who participate in the University LTD Plan may notice a change in their payroll deduction on their first paycheck in December. 2016 Retirement Savings Plan Updates Dec 17, 2015 9:30 am1686 views In 2016, contribution limits remain the same, and the State Deferred Compensation 457 Plan will begin offering a Roth option. 403(b) Plan and Deferred Comp Contribution Limits Dec 20, 2017 1:30 pm1695 views The IRS increased retirement plan contribution limits effective January 1, 2018. 403(b) Retirement Plan – 2014 Universal Availability Notice Jan 31, 2014 4:15 pm2550 views View the Plan terms and conditions, including contribution limits. Action Required: State Health Insurance Eligibility Audit Sep 30, 2015 11:30 am670 views Action is required by all employees who cover dependents on the State health insurance plans. Annual Update to Long Term Disability (LTD) Premiums Dec 1, 2015 8:45 am613 views If you are a participant in the University Long Term Disability Plan with Prudential, you may notice a change in your payroll deductions due to an annual premium update. Annual Update to Long Term Disability (LTD) Premiums Dec 5, 2014 8:45 am508 views Did your LTD deduction amount change? 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. Answers to Post-Benefit Choice FAQs Jun 28, 2011 12:00 pm27 views Answers to common questions asked after the close of the Benefit Choice Period. Are You Retiring or Separating from the University? Feb 29, 2016 2:00 pm1466 views You may be eligible to defer unused vacation and compensable sick leave into the University 403(b) or State 457 retirement plans. Attend a healthcare info session: Possible state benefit changes Jun 14, 2016 1:30 pm6524 views On-campus meetings will be held to discuss possible adjustments being proposed by the state to the employee health care benefits. 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. Available Travel Assistance Services Dec 12, 2012 11:30 am48 views Additional services offered through Minnesota Life. Benefit Choice: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 20 Jun 16, 2011 12:00 pm18 views The Benefit Choice Period has been extended to Monday, June 20. Benefit Choice Employee Information Sessions and CMS Benefit Fairs May 3, 2013 9:00 am2109 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 pm8494 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. 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. 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. Benefit Choice Outreach Sessions - Urbana Campus Jun 1, 2012 10:45 am15 views The UPB Benefits Services office is offering three sessions to answer questions about the Benefit Choice Period. Benefit Choice: Submit Your Documentation Jun 6, 2017 1:30 pm681 views If you added a dependent(s), or opted out of State health/dental/vision insurance coverage or made a State life insurance change during Benefit Choice, documentation is required. Benefit Choice Update: COGFA allows new 90-day healthcare contracts Jun 14, 2011 12:30 pm13 views The State is negotiating 90-day contracts with health insurance plan vendors. Options and details will be made available as they are known. Benefit Choice deadline remains June 17. Benefit Choice Update: Latest News from CMS Jun 2, 2011 10:15 am10 views The June 17 deadline to make Benefit Choice changes, as well as the health plan contracts announced in April are not changed by recent legislation. CANCELLED - Benefits Education Sessions to be Rescheduled Apr 19, 2012 10:30 am16 views Benefits Education Sessions scheduled for April are canceled at this time. Change in Cigna Provider Network Jan 9, 2014 9:45 am1417 views Important notice for employees enrolled in the Quality Care Health Plan. Chicago: Health Plan Information Session on October 18 Oct 14, 2011 10:30 am7 views Counselors and plan representatives will be available to answer questions about Health Plan Special Enrollment. 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. Cigna returns Carle Doctors and Carle Hospital to in-network status for QCHP Jan 15, 2014 12:00 am448 views Contract negotiations are complete, returning Carle Physicians and Carle Hospital to in-network status effective January 1, 2014. CMS Benefit Choice Flyer: Notice about Plan Rates May 4, 2016 10:30 am3411 views Please review the CMS Benefit Choice flyer mailed to your home, including the Special Notice Regarding 2017 Plan Year Rates. 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. Coming Soon! New State Benefits System "MyBenefits Marketplace" Sep 16, 2016 4:30 pm1920 views "MyBenefits Marketplace" launches September 30 - watch your home mail for more information. 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? Deadline Approaching: Benefit Choice Ends June 1 May 15, 2015 2:30 pm422 views Have you reviewed your plan options? Deadline Approaching: Benefit Choice Ends May 31 May 12, 2016 1:30 pm1585 views Benefit Choice open enrollment ends May 31. If you have not already done so, make your changes in NESSIE. 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. 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. Deferred Comp: Roth Option Coming Soon! Nov 16, 2015 4:00 pm639 views Beginning January 1, 2016, after-tax (Roth) contributions will be available in the State Deferred Compensation plan. DELAYED: 2014 CMS Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit Nov 19, 2013 3:00 pm1116 views How you can prepare for the upcoming CMS Dependent Audit. 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. Dependent Eligibility Certification Spring 2011 Feb 15, 2011 12:15 pm12 views Central Management Services (CMS) Certification Statements for dependent children age 19 and older will be mailed to employees' home addresses. 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. Employee Benefits Book Available Aug 28, 2015 11:45 am613 views New version reflects benefits as of July 1, 2015. Ending May 31: Benefit Choice Enrollment Period May 19, 2016 10:30 am1459 views Don’t forget! Benefit Choice open enrollment ends Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Events Planned for Savings Bonds Program May 14, 2009 2:45 pm11 views US Savings Bonds Program Changes Fall 2010 Dependent Certification Period Extended Nov 3, 2010 11:00 am13 views Eligible dependents can be reinstated if the Fall Certification deadline of October 31, 2010 was missed. Federal Health Care Legislation Required Notice - FYI Only Dec 6, 2010 11:00 am11 views You will soon be receiving a federally mandated announcement from The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) related to a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). It is a "for your information" announcement and does not require you to take any action. Flexible Spending Account FAQs Jun 19, 2013 1:45 pm2442 views See the Fringe Benefits Management Company letter and FAQs regarding flexible spending accounts (FSA). Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Administrator Announced Jul 10, 2014 2:00 pm14005 views The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) announced that effective July 1, 2014 the FSA program will be administered by ConnectYourCare (CYC). 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.
