The University responded to emeriti concerns about the issues members of the community have been experiencing with the current COBRA and Direct Bill administrator HealthEquity (WageWorks). There will be a change in July for emeriti who are enrolled in COBRA and Direct Bill. Effective July 1, 2020, the University will be transitioning Bill Pay and COBRA Administrative Services from HealthEquity (WageWorks) to Discovery Benefits, Inc. (DBI).

Human Resources has provided information and a summary on their site. Member information is expected to be updated with Discovery Benefits within the next two weeks. If you have questions in regards to the transition or other benefits-related concerns, please contact Xaviera Espinoza (Senior Benefits Analyst) at xaviera@uchicago.edu and copy benefits@uchicago.edu.