Open Enrollment: Information Sessions on Health Care, Financial Matters

Guy Miller, associate vice president for human resources, and Tom Evans, director of benefits, will discuss new options for University health care plans for 2007 on Tuesday, Oct. 24, on the Chicago campus and Thursday, Oct. 26, on the Evanston campus,

Hosted by the Northwestern University Staff Advisory Council (NUSAC), and the department of human resources, the sessions will give staff an opportunity to learn about all the changes in health care coverage from administrators who have been deeply involved in the planning process.

The schedule follows: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in the Baxter International Room 107, Kellogg School of Management, 340 E. Superior, Chicago campus, and noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, The Forum, McCormick Tribune Building, 1870 Campus Drive, Evanston campus.

Since some campus venues do not allow food or beverages to be brought into the rooms, most locations have space outside the room where staff may enjoy their bag lunch.

Questions regarding Open Enrollment, assistance with the online enrollment process or queries about the benefit plan options for 2007 should be directed to the benefits division at (847) 491-7513 or visit the benefits Web site at <www.benefits.northwestern.edu>.

To contact NUSAC regarding questions, concerns or ideas on how to improve the staff experience at the University, either e-mail <nusac@northwestern.edu> or contact one of the NUSAC members individually through the NUSAC Web site at <http://www.northwestern.edu/nusac/> or through the NUSAC Web site portal at <http://www.northwestern.edu/nusac/contactnusac1.html>.

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