blog posts Judge's Order in State of Illinois Managed Healthcare Plans Jun 11, 2011 12:30 pm9 views A judge's order in a lawsuit filed by Health Alliance and Humana has created uncertainty about the Benefit Choice Period. Savings Bond Enrollment Opportunity Sep 17, 2009 8:30 am9 views A representative from National Bond and Trust will be available on the Urbana campus to answer questions and assist with enrollments. Update: State Pension Legislation May 31, 2011 11:15 am12 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. Chicago: Health Plan Information Session on October 18 Oct 14, 2011 10:30 am12 views Counselors and plan representatives will be available to answer questions about Health Plan Special Enrollment. Urgent Notice: 90-Day Healthcare Plans Available Now Jun 15, 2011 10:15 am13 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. Healthcare Update: Managed Care Contracts Extended Through June 30, 2012 Aug 31, 2011 10:15 am13 views CMS announces managed care contracts extended through June; special enrollment to be held in October. Springfield Campus: Attend a Benefit Choice Computer Lab Session Jun 2, 2011 10:00 am14 views Open computer lab sessions are available to assist employees with making their Benefit Choice changes in NESSIE. Urgent Notice: Additional 90-Day Healthcare Plans Available Now Jun 16, 2011 10:15 am14 views Agreements have been reached with PersonalCare HMO and PersonalCare OAP. Faculty and staff can make changes or reset their choice in NESSIE. Healthcare Update from CMS Aug 17, 2011 12:00 pm14 views Members remain enrolled in and covered by their current health carrier. Statement from PersonalCare Sep 28, 2011 10:15 am14 views Statement from PersonalCare Events Planned for Savings Bonds Program May 14, 2009 2:45 pm15 views US Savings Bonds Program Changes Reminder - FY12 Benefit Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period will end on June 17 Jun 7, 2011 10:15 am15 views If you currently participate in a discontinued health plan and have not yet made your Benefit Choice election, please do so soon. Savings Bonds Enrollment Opportunity Sep 4, 2009 8:30 am15 views Savings Bonds Enrollment Opportunity PersonalCare Partners with OSF HealthCare Oct 6, 2011 10:30 am15 views November 1, 2011, OSF HealthCare will join the PersonalCare OAP provider network. Federal Health Care Legislation Required Notice - FYI Only Dec 6, 2010 11:00 am15 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. 2008 Benefit Choice Enrollment - Period 2 Sep 23, 2008 2:30 pm16 views The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced Benefit Choice Enrollment Period 2. Fall 2010 Dependent Certification Period Extended Nov 3, 2010 11:00 am17 views Eligible dependents can be reinstated if the Fall Certification deadline of October 31, 2010 was missed. QCHP Changes Effective 3/1/2011 Jan 19, 2011 12:00 pm18 views Effective March 1, 2011, changes are being implemented in the Quality Care Health Plan (QCHP). Dependent Eligibility Certification Spring 2011 Feb 15, 2011 12:15 pm18 views Central Management Services (CMS) Certification Statements for dependent children age 19 and older will be mailed to employees' home addresses. FY2012 Benefit Choice Urbana Campus Outreach Sessions May 2, 2011 12:30 pm18 views The Urbana campus UPB Benefits Services office is sponsoring Benefit Choice Outreach Sessions. Legislative Update and Passage of Retiree Insurance Bill May 16, 2012 12:00 pm18 views Recent messages to the University community include a legislative update and information about SB1313, which changes healthcare premiums for retirees. New Dental Claim Form Jul 22, 2010 8:30 am18 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. QCHP and QCDP Claim Payment Delays Dec 7, 2010 11:15 am18 views There are claim payment delays under the Quality Care Health Plan (QCHP) and Quality Care Dental Plan (QCDP). University Advocates for Employees in Managed Care Decision May 19, 2011 12:30 pm19 views We are voicing your concerns about access to trusted physicians and specialists, affordability of coverage, and continuity of care. Benefit Choice Update: Latest News from CMS Jun 2, 2011 10:15 am19 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. 2010 Annual Update to Prudential Long Term Disability Premiums Dec 3, 2010 11:00 am19 views Employees who participate in the University LTD Plan may notice a change in their payroll deduction on their first paycheck in December. Payroll Deduction Info for University Life Insurance Plan May 17, 2010 8:30 am20 views Employees who participate in the University Life Insurance Plan with ING/ReliaStar may notice a change in their payroll deduction. Springfield Campus: Attend a Benefit Choice Computer Lab Session Jun 8, 2011 10:15 am21 views Open computer lab sessions are available to assist employees with making their Benefit Choice changes in NESSIE. Healthcare Update: Special Enrollment Period Timeframe Scenarios Aug 30, 2011 12:00 pm22 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. PersonalCare Contract with Christie Clinic Sep 28, 2011 10:30 am22 views PersonalCare will end its contract with Christic Clinic effective January 1, 2012. Benefit Choice Outreach Sessions - Urbana Campus Jun 1, 2012 10:45 am23 views The UPB Benefits Services office is offering three sessions to answer questions about the Benefit Choice Period. SURS Retirement Planning Seminars on the Urbana Campus Sep 7, 2011 11:30 am23 views Register now for on-campus seminars presented by SURS on September 16 & 27. Legislative Hearing on Managed Care Decision (Health Alliance) Apr 26, 2011 12:15 pm24 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. FY2012 Benefit Choice (NESSIE) Enrollment Period May 1st - June 17th May 25, 2011 12:15 pm24 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. Urbana: Attend a Health Plan Information Session Oct 11, 2011 10:15 am24 views Counselors and plan representatives will be available to answer questions about Health Plan Special Enrollment. Important Reminder Regarding Medicare Part D Oct 24, 2012 10:45 am24 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. MyBenefits Plus Voluntary Benefit Programs Apr 30, 2025 11:00 am26 views Did you know that as a full-time State benefits-eligible employee you have access to MyBenefits Plus, a voluntary benefit program? MyBenefits Plus offers a variety of services available to you through payroll deduction. Urgent Notice: Benefit Choice Healthcare Options Jun 13, 2011 10:00 am27 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. Holiday Schedules 2011-2012 Jun 27, 2011 1:00 pm27 views The 2011-2012 holiday schedules for the University are now available. Benefit Choice Update: COGFA allows new 90-day healthcare contracts Jun 14, 2011 12:30 pm28 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: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 20 Jun 16, 2011 12:00 pm28 views The Benefit Choice Period has been extended to Monday, June 20. 2008 Benefit Choice Enrollment Jul 2, 2008 2:30 pm28 views The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that there will be two Benefit Choice Enrollment periods this year. Answers to Post-Benefit Choice FAQs Jun 28, 2011 12:00 pm29 views Answers to common questions asked after the close of the Benefit Choice Period. Important MCAP Reminders Sep 10, 2010 11:00 am29 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). Rush Health Associates Nov 19, 2010 12:00 pm29 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. URGENT NOTICE: Benefit Choice Update Jun 12, 2012 10:30 am31 views Online NESSIE Benefit Choice available up to 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 14. Paper enrollment available on Friday, June 15. Health Plan Special Enrollment Period-Details & FAQ Oct 10, 2011 10:15 am31 views October 10-28, 2011 switch from one health plan to another with changes effective December 1, 2011 Benefit Choice FY2012 Apr 29, 2011 12:15 pm33 views The State Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has announced that the annual Benefit Choice Enrollment period will begin May 1. Update: State of Illinois Managed Care Plans Apr 19, 2011 12:15 pm35 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. Health Insurance Update from CMS Sep 6, 2012 11:15 am35 views CMS announces extension of current managed care contracts with Health Alliance and Coventry.
