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The benefits choice section of the NIU Human Resource Web site, provides the most up to date information regarding your benefits planning at the University.
Central Management Services (CMS) periodically implements comprehensive updates to the state employee health and life insurance program (typically every fourth year) in addition to the annual updates that occur with each Benefits Choice Period. The next comprehensive update is scheduled for July 1, 2008 (FY09). All aspects of the CMS program (health, dental, vision, and life insurance) are provided to employees as administered by CMS and the information contained in this correspondence is subject to CMS policies which may be updated from time-to-time.
Based upon information that CMS has provided, Benefits Choice will be conducted in two phases (Period 1 and Period 2). Benefits Choice Period 1 will take place during the normal Benefits Choice Period (May 1 - May 31, 2008). The dates for the second period will be announced when benefit program details are finalized by CMS and Period 2 will reopen choices with new premium/deductible/co-payment schedules. Employees are encouraged to monitor the Human Resource Services (HRS) website www.hr.niu.edu and the CMS website www.benefitschoice.il.gov (click on state employees) for updated information and announcements. Information about Benefits Choice Period 2 will be distributed to employees and departments via email (GroupWise) when information becomes available. It is important that employees take necessary steps to remain informed about CMS health plan benefit changes as they occur during both phases of the Benefits Choice process.
NOTE: The latest information regarding changes to the CMS provider benefits program will be posted on this page as well as in the news section of our web site. |
