The FY2023 Benefit Choice period will run from May 1 through May 31, 2022, with benefit elections effective July 1, 2022. Employees are encouraged to visit the State of Illinois MyBenefits website and review the FY23 Benefit Choice Booklet for detailed information.
Read moreWorker’s Compensation Packet (Updated)
Changes Made The information packet and forms packet have been updated and combined into one comprehensive packet. This packet includes detailed information about the program, including rights and responsibilities involving the claim process, along with the required forms to be completed. Worker’s
Read moreNew State of Illinois Life Insurance Carrier
Central Management Services (CMS) announces effective July 1, 2021, MetLife will be the new life insurance carrier for the state of Illinois Employees’ Group Insurance Program. Please watch for a mailing to your home address with a plan summary and additional information.
Read moreReinstatement of accumulative sick leave benefit provisions
In March 2020, at the onset of the pandemic, the university acted quickly to implement temporary COVID-19-related leave options to ensure all eligible employees had access to sick leave benefits should the need arise. These options were made available to best support
Read moreFlexible Spending Account Program Changes for FY2022
Human Resource Services records indicate that you are currently participating in the Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and/or the Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) or are enrolled in a Health Savings Account (HSA). We would like to make sure that you are
Read moreCMS – FY2022 Annual Benefit Choice Period, May 1, 2021 – June 1, 2021
The FY2022 Benefit Choice period will run from May 1, 2021, through June 1, 2021, with benefit elections effective July 1, 2021. Employees are encouraged to visit the State of Illinois MyBenefits website and review the FY22 Benefit Choice Booklet for detailed
Read moreExtension of Family First benefits through September 30, 2021
NIU first implemented the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave program on April 1, 2020, to provide emergency sick leave and extended Family Medical Leave (FMLA) to NIU employees for reasons related to COVID-19. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that
Read moreSalaried Employee Benefit Usage (Updated)
The signature blocks have been unlocked so that a name can be typed in these fields for approval. Salaried Employee Benefit Usage (XLS)
Read moreSalaried Non-Exempt / Hourly Time Sheet and Benefit Usage Report (Updated)
The signature blocks have been unlocked so that a name can be typed in these fields for approval. Salaried Non-Exempt / Hourly Time Sheet and Benefit Usage Report (XLS)
Read moreExtension of Family First Benefits Through June 30, 2021
To continue to provide support to our employees directly impacted by the virus, and to help mitigate the public health emergency arising from the COVID-19 global pandemic, the university has decided to voluntarily extend the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) benefit
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