Aurora University
Human Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

This page will be updated regularly with questions we're receiving during Open Enrollment and throughout the year.

• Flexible Spending Account Debit Card - what's it all about? Click on the link to learn more.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan Information
  • The plans haven't changed, though our employee cost went down! If you'd like to read highlights, you can link here:
    • Blue Edge High Deductible PPO Plan
    • HMO Illinois, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Traditional PPO
• Dental Plan Information
  • Link HERE for more information on the revised Guardian Dental Plan
• Vision Plan Information
  • Link HERE for more information on the Guardian VSP Vision Plan.
• Beneficiary information: What is a beneficiary & why is it important?
  • A beneficiary is the person (or persons) you elect to receive a benefit in the event of your death. Electing beneficiaries (and keeping your choice up to date) allows you to make sure your assets get distributed to your loved ones in a way you desire.
  • If there is not a living beneficiary named at the time of your death for any of the contracts requiring a beneficiary designation, the plan benefits will be paid to your estate. Your will, if you have one, or the laws of the state of Illinois or Wisconsin will then determine to whom the benefits are paid. You should name at least one primary and at least one contingent beneficiary. Contingent beneficiaries are necessary so that if a primary beneficiary pre-deceased you or disclaims the asset, property will pass to your second choice.
  • We strongly recommend you DO NOT name minor children as beneficiaries, but rather to name a guardian for minor children and a trustee for the children’s insurance proceeds and other assets to be managed until they reach the age of adulthood. For legal advice about this, please consult an attorney.
• TIAA CREF Supplemental Retirement Account (SRA): Are you enrolled? This is a good time to enroll or increase your contributions. Learn more at the link above, or stop in HR for a Plan Booklet. (Note: Link takes you off the AU website to the TIAA CREF website).