As part of a move towards payroll deduction automation with the State of Illinois, NIU will be implementing a change to optional life deductions and life insurance imputed income. This change is being implemented to align with the State of Illinois’ tax
Read moreTuition Waivers (Updated)
Changes Made The form field that requested a “Social Security Number” has been changed to “Employee ID”. The following forms were updated to reflect that change: Dependent Tuition Waiver (PDF) Interinstitutional Waiver of Tuition (XLS) Waiver for Survivors of Deceased Employees (XLS)
Read moreNorthern Illinois University Supplemental Retirement Plan – Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b) (“Plan”) – Universal Availability Notification
Northern Illinois University (“NIU” or the “University”) sponsors the Northern Illinois University Supplemental Retirement Plan – Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b) (“403(b) Plan”). As an employee of Northern Illinois University receiving compensation reportable on a Form W-2, you are eligible to supplement
Read moreSURS Self-Managed Plan Redesign Coming Sept. 1, 2020
Effective Sept. 1, 2020, the Self-Managed Plan with the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is being redesigned and will be called the SURS Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). If you are currently enrolled in this plan, SURS has been emailing and mailing you
Read moreVerify Your Benefit Choice Elections
The new plan year for State benefits (health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts) began on July 1, 2020, and any changes you elected during the Benefit Choice period are now in effect. Human Resource Services encourages you to verify your benefit
Read moreBenefit Updates from Central Management Services
CMS COVID-19 Benefits Resources The Illinois Department Central Management Services (CMS) is working to support the physical, mental and financial health of members who may be affected, either directly or indirectly by COVID-19. Please see below for a list of benefits resources
Read moreChanges Coming to SURS Self-Managed Plan
Distributed to employees enrolled in the Self-Managed Plan with SURS This message is about your retirement pension plan. Our (HRS) records show that you are enrolled in the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) with the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) of Illinois. Recall that
Read moreState of Illinois Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit
Human Resource Services would like to make you aware of an upcoming State-mandated Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit (also known as DEVA). This is an audit of dependents who are covered in health insurance coverage through the State of Illinois and it is
Read moreSalaried Non-Exempt/Hourly Time Sheet and Benefit Usage Report
Salaried Non-Exempt/Hourly Time Sheet and Benefit Usage Report (Revised 1-29-2020)
Read moreNIU 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan Approved Vendor Campus Visits
NIU 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan Approved Vendor campus Visits Northern Illinois University sponsors the Northern Illinois University Supplemental Retirement Plan – Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b) (“Plan”). As an employee of Northern Illinois University receiving compensation reportable on a W-2, you are
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