blog posts 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. Using Your Flex Spending Account MCAP Benefit Sep 10, 2015 4:00 pm697 views The Medical Care Assistance Plan makes it easy to pay for eligible expenses - find out how! Urgent Update! Benefit Choice Extended to 6/1/2017 May 31, 2017 2:30 pm260 views Benefit Choice will be available for one additional day (June 1, 2017)! URGENT NOTICE: Benefit Choice Update Jun 12, 2012 10:30 am26 views Online NESSIE Benefit Choice available up to 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 14. Paper enrollment available on Friday, June 15. Urgent Notice: Benefit Choice Healthcare Options Jun 13, 2011 10:00 am24 views As of June 13, 2011, the only plan choices effective for July 1 are HMO Illinois, Blue Advantage HMO, and QCHP. Employees must still make a choice by June 17. 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. Urgent Notice: Additional 90-Day Healthcare Plans Available Now Jun 16, 2011 10:15 am11 views Agreements have been reached with PersonalCare HMO and PersonalCare OAP. Faculty and staff can make changes or reset their choice in NESSIE. Urgent Notice: 90-Day Healthcare Plans Available Now Jun 15, 2011 10:15 am10 views Agreements have been reached with some current providers, including Health Alliance and HealthLink OAP. Faculty and staff can make changes or reset their choice in NESSIE. Urbana: Update on OSF HealthCare and Insurance - UPDATED Feb 19, 2018 11:00 am1074 views Take note of local hospital change in ownership and potential impact on your State of Illinois Group Health Insurance. 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. Urbana: Attend a Health Plan Information Session Oct 11, 2011 10:15 am12 views Counselors and plan representatives will be available to answer questions about Health Plan Special Enrollment. Update Your Mailing Address in NESSIE Jul 10, 2015 10:30 am3041 views Important dependent eligibility audit information will be mailed this Fall – will it reach you? Update: State Pension Legislation May 31, 2011 11:15 am9 views Recent events include President Hogan's testimony before the House of Representatives on the pension changes proposed in SB 512 and a statement by lawmakers postponing consideration of pension changes. Update: State of Illinois Managed Care Plans Apr 19, 2011 12:15 pm26 views University of Illinois President Michael Hogan sent a letter to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to communicate the impact of the State's recent managed care plan decision upon the University. Update: State Budget and Employee Group Insurance Apr 27, 2016 2:45 pm3434 views The University continues to monitor the impact of the State budget impasse on employee health insurance. 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. Updated State of Illinois Benefits Handbook Dec 16, 2011 10:30 am113 views New Benefits Handbooks are available online for employees and retirees. Updated State Benefits Handbook Now Available Jul 24, 2015 9:30 am803 views Review this detailed guide to State of Illinois health, dental, vision, life insurance, and more employee programs! Update: CMS Claim Payment Delay Oct 19, 2016 11:30 am3661 views Additional information available on claim release dates for the QCHP, OAPs, and Dental plan. UPB Benefit Choice Employee Information Sessions Apr 29, 2014 4:45 pm1315 views UPB Benefits office offers Benefit Choice Employee Information Sessions on the Urbana and Springfield campuses. (Updated 5/1/14) University Payroll and Benefits (UPB) Customer Service Hours Change Nov 14, 2012 10:45 am1077 views Effective November 19, 2012, the UPB offices on all campuses will change their customer service hours. University Payroll and Benefits Chicago Phone Number Update Jan 12, 2017 8:30 am2314 views Having trouble calling the UPB Chicago office? 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. University Advocates for Employees in Managed Care Decision May 19, 2011 12:30 pm13 views We are voicing your concerns about access to trusted physicians and specialists, affordability of coverage, and continuity of care. Understanding QCHP payment delay and your options Mar 26, 2013 11:45 am2382 views Understand the ongoing QCHP payment delay and options that may be available. 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 SURS Retirement Seminars October 24 - 27 Oct 3, 2016 11:30 am1332 views Learn about your benefits and preparing for retirement in the SURS plans. SURS Retirement Planning Seminars on the Urbana Campus Sep 7, 2011 11:30 am20 views Register now for on-campus seminars presented by SURS on September 16 & 27. 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. State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Launches New Website Apr 16, 2013 8:00 am2681 views The SURS website has undergone a major renovation. Statement from PersonalCare Sep 28, 2011 10:15 am7 views Statement from PersonalCare 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). State Health Insurance Eligibility Audit – Letters Arriving Soon Sep 15, 2015 3:00 pm690 views CMS is conducting an audit to ensure that only eligible dependents are covered on state health insurance plans. Learn what to expect if you have dependents covered under your insurance. State Dental Insurance Claim Update Oct 4, 2016 2:00 pm11149 views State says nine weeks of claims will be released for both in-network and out-of-network dentists. Springfield Campus: Attend a Benefit Choice Computer Lab Session Jun 2, 2011 10:00 am13 views Open computer lab sessions are available to assist employees with making their Benefit Choice changes in NESSIE. Springfield Campus: Attend a Benefit Choice Computer Lab Session Jun 8, 2011 10:15 am20 views Open computer lab sessions are available to assist employees with making their Benefit Choice changes in NESSIE. Significant Pension Reform Bill Passes Illinois General Assembly Dec 4, 2013 3:45 pm1943 views View the SURS Pension Reform Summary and emails from President Easter. Savings Bonds Enrollment Opportunity Sep 4, 2009 8:30 am12 views Savings Bonds Enrollment Opportunity Savings Bond Enrollment Opportunity Sep 17, 2009 8:30 am6 views A representative from National Bond and Trust will be available on the Urbana campus to answer questions and assist with enrollments. Save on Taxes with Your University Benefits! Apr 21, 2016 2:30 pm1447 views The average FSA participant saves hundreds of dollars annually. Learn how you can too! 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. Rush Health Associates Nov 19, 2010 12:00 pm28 views HMO Illinois participants who have selected Rush Health Associates #332 (Rush) as their medical group provider: Please be aware of possible contract changes effective January 1, 2011. Review Your Benefit Statement Today Apr 12, 2013 3:00 pm6304 views The Benefits Choice period will begin on May 1 and now would be a good time for you to review your insurance benefit information online. Retirement Planning Seminars April 4th - 8th Mar 11, 2016 1:00 pm1341 views Free retirement and investment planning seminars will be held in April by Fidelity Investments, TIAA, and SURS. All University of Illinois employees are invited to attend – registration is required. 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. Retirees: Medicare-Eligible Fall Open Enrollment Nov 25, 2013 3:00 pm485 views Are you a Medicare-Eligible SURS retiree? See these CMS & SURS resources for help with the TRAIL Program and Fall Open Enrollment. 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. Reminder: New State Benefits System "MyBenefits Marketplace" Sep 28, 2016 11:30 am2433 views "MyBenefits Marketplace" will go live September 30. Watch for the CMS letter to arrive soon via postal mail with your new CMS-issued Employee ID Number. Reminder - FY12 Benefit Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period will end on June 17 Jun 7, 2011 10:15 am13 views If you currently participate in a discontinued health plan and have not yet made your Benefit Choice election, please do so soon. QCHP Changes Effective 3/1/2011 Jan 19, 2011 12:00 pm14 views Effective March 1, 2011, changes are being implemented in the Quality Care Health Plan (QCHP).
