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Contracts extended; additional enrollment period to be Oct. 10-28

Central Management Services recently announced the extension of contracts for all current health plan vendors through June 30, 2012. The health insurance rates remain the same.

Employees do not need to do anything at this time to continue enrollment with their current health plan. However, there will be an opportunity to make a health plan change during a special enrollment period Oct. 10-28.

More information will be sent by email and posted on NESSIE. Changes will take effect Dec. 1.

Questions about benefit plans should be directed to the Urbana UPB Benefits Services office, 217-333-3111, or email benefits@uillinois.edu.

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