Benefit Choice Period: May 1 – May 31, 2024
Benefit Choice Booklet
- Premiums will be increasing for all plans. Monthly contribution amounts beginning July 1, 2024 can be found on page 3 of the Benefit Choice Booklet.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Advantage HMO and HMO Illinois have been added back as options for McLean County residents. We urge you to thoroughly review the available in-network providers prior to selecting these plans by visiting bcbsil.com/stateofillinois and using the provider finder to ensure there will be adequate coverage for your healthcare needs.
- Enhanced Delta Dental Benefit Program: This program offers services, including additional cleanings and fluoride treatments, for individuals with certain health conditions. For specific coverage, contact Delta Dental at 1-800-323-1743.
- Additional Vision Benefits: EyeMed now offers additional coverage for additional types of lenses, lens coatings, and diabetic retinopathy services. For additional information, please contact EyeMed at 1-866-723-0512.
- Flexible Spending: Employees must re-enroll each year. The maximum contribution for FY25 is $3,200 for MCAP and $5,000 for DCAP. Rollover of unused FY24 MCAP funds is capped at $640 and is only for participants who re-enroll in the plan. There is no DCAP rollover for unused FY24 funds.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) participants must re-enroll for FY25 Maximum contributions can be found on page 9 of the Benefit Choice Booklet.
Benefit Choice Fair
The University will be hosting a Benefit Choice Fair on Tuesday, May 14 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center (second floor). Vendors from all insurance plans and retirement savings plans (TIAA/Fidelity/Voya/SURS/CMS) as well as representatives from Human Resources, Payroll, and Health Promotion and Wellness will be available to answer questions.
Where Should I Search for Providers?
Each health plan has a directory on their website of providers within their network. Click here to find provider directories for each health plan.
What Documentation is Required for Dependents?
When adding a dependent during the Benefit Choice Period, supporting documentation is required before your change can be finalized. Learn about the documentation requirements to add a dependent.
Supporting documentation can be uploaded on the MyBenefits portal after you make your Benefit Choice elections.
How Do I Make My Benefit Elections?
Where Can I Learn About MCAP and HSA Eligible Expenses?
Did You Know?
There are many other benefits available to you through the State of Illinois and Central Management Services in addition to the choices you make during the Benefit Choice Period each year. Now is a great time to familiarize yourself with some of these additional programs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The employee assistance program is administered by ComPsych GuidanceResources and offers free, voluntary, and confidential service for all active State members and State health insurance-covered dependents experiencing hardship in managing relationships, finances, work, education, or other life issues. Counselors are available to provide problem identification, counseling, and referral services.
- 5 sessions of short-term counseling available per person per issue each plan year (virtually or in person)
- Unlimited legal and financial telephone consultations
- Unlimited work life research and referral to elder care, childcare, relocation, and more
CMS Be Well Illinois Program
The Be Well Illinois program is the state’s new comprehensive approach to wellness. Be Well Illinois is designed to not only focus on supporting your physical health but also your mental, financial, and social wellbeing. As a wellness plan member, you can use this site to access health plan information and educational resources including wellness webinars, monthly health awareness causes, financial wellness, healthy eating, and exercise.
Adoption Benefit Program
Employees who adopt children are eligible for reimbursement of adoption expenses up to $1,500 through this program.
Smoking Cessation Program
Members and their enrolled dependents are eligible to receive a maximum $200 rebate upon completion of an approved smoking cessation program.
Weight-Loss Benefit Program
Employees who are enrolled in one of the health insurance programs are eligible to receive a maximum $200 rebate toward the cost an approved weight loss program once every three plan years.