University of Illinois System employees are only allowed to make changes to their State of Illinois benefit plans during the annual Benefit Choice period or when they experience a qualifying life event, such as the birth of a child.

Examples of Qualifying Events Are:

• Marriage or Civil Union
• Birth of a child or adoption
• Divorce
• Unpaid Leave
• Change in Employment Status for the Employee or Dependent
• Change in Insurance Coverage Status for a Dependent

What Documentation Do You Need to Provide?

• Marriage/Civil Union Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• Divorce Decree
• Proof of Dependent's Change of Employment or Insurance Coverage Status

Additional information regarding documentation requirements can be found here: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/StateEmployee/Documents/Documentation_Requirements.pdf

Whom Do You Contact?

MyBenefits Service Center

• MyBenefits.illinois.gov
• Available Monday – Friday, 8am-6pm CT
• Toll-free (844) 251-1777
• TDD/TTY (844) 251-1778

Visit the CMS Website for additional examples of Qualifying Events and other important information: http://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/StateEmployee/Pages/QualifyingChangeinStatus.aspx