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Benefits Choice Open Enrollment May 1 - 31, 2024

Benefits Choice Open Enrollment for FY 25 began May 1, and runs through the month of May. 

Benefits changes made during the month of May will become effective July 1, 2024.

There have been some changes to insurance premiums for the new fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2024), and the coverage map for the state of Illinois has also had some changes. 

Please refer to the FY25 Benefits Choice booklet at this link: FY 2025 Benefit Choice - State Employees Group Insurance Program (illinois.gov) to see what changes have been made. 

Also, Benefits Choice booklets are no longer available in paper form.  Please go to the above link to view and print, if you prefer to keep a physical copy of the booklet.

This year’s Benefits Fair will be held on Wednesday, May 22 in the Grand Ballroom.  In addition, representatives from CMS will hold presentations at 10 am, noon, and 3 pm in the 1895 Room.  These presentations are open to everyone and will include a question & answer session.  Each presentation will cover the same information, so employees can attend whichever session most easily fits their schedule.

If you have any questions regarding your benefits, please call 581-5825 or email benefits@eiu.edu.