I wanted to update you on the latest developments on health care options for state employees and retirees.

Tuesday, the bi-partisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability directed the state to enter into emergency 90-day contracts with health care providers while lawsuits and legislation continue to work their way through the system.

We have learned that the state has reached agreements on emergency contracts with Health Alliance, HealthLink OAP and PersonalCare OAP, but has yet to reach an agreement with Humana.

The state’s enrollment deadline remains this Friday, June 17. If you are a member of Health Alliance or HealthLink, and have not submitted your enrollment paperwork yet, you don’t have to do anything. You’ll automatically be re-enrolled with your current provider on July 1.

If you’ve already submitted your enrollment paperwork to the state, and you want to change it back to your current provider or to another option, you will need to submit new benefit enrollment paperwork to the state. The deadline remains FRIDAY, June 17.

If you’ve already sent your enrollment paperwork to the state, and you want to keep the plan you’ve already enrolled in, you don’t have to do anything. You’ll be enrolled in the plan July 1.

If you’re waiting on Humana, I suggest you keep an eye on the news, or keep in touch with my office to see if an agreement is reached.

For up to date information follow this link: www.benefitschoice.il.gov

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