Annual CMS Benefit Choice Open Enrollment Period
Illinois State University benefit-eligible employees should login to review the state’s CMS Open Enrollment from May 1 – May 31 this year. Participation is now available and will remain open through May 31. Participation and navigation is in iPeople and through the “Benefits” tile selection where you will find the “State Employee Benefits Portal.” Some highlights to be aware of this year include additional plan options for McLean County residents, additional vision benefits, and an increase in flexible spending caps. Additional information was sent to employees via email, US Mail, and also available at the Human Resources Benefit Choice page.
Tuition waiver requests available June 1
Faculty and staff who have a dependent child attending Illinois State University should start submitting a tuition waiver application to Human Resources on June 1. This will ensure that a credit is received on the first tuition bill. The Tuition Waiver Application (and tuition waiver forms for other schools in Illinois) is located on the Human Resources website. One application needs to be filed each academic year. If you have questions, please contact Teresa Fultz (last name A-L) or Michele Pedler (last name M-Z) at (309) 438-8311. Please submit ALL waivers to HRTuitionWaivers@IllinoisState.edu
“All About ISU” staff orientation summer schedule
Each month, staff who are new to the University gather for breakfast and a peek into the history, values, and benefits of working at Illinois State. With summer scheduling being different, the May orientation is being held early on Thursday, May 9 at 8 a.m., June is scheduled for Thursday, June 20 at 8 a.m., and July has moved to a Wednesday, July 24 at 8 a.m. Staff who are new to the University and who have not attended this welcome meeting should work with their supervisors to get scheduled into the next available session. Supervisors can contact their Employment Consultant in HR for more information and to secure a spot.
