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eBenefits Help Index

• Basics of using eBenefits
  • Browser settings
  • Calendar tool
  • Contact, number to call for questions
  • Dates, how to enter
  • Lookup tools, how to use
  • Navigating the system

• Benefits Index

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Basics of using eBenefits

Browser settings

In order to take full advantage of eBenefits, you may need to change your browser settings. For example, if nothing happens when you click on a provider link, this means you have a pop-up blocker that prohibits access to a third-party site. To change pop-up blocker settings review the text below.

Certain newer Web browsers (such as Netscape 7.0 or later, Safari 1.0 or later for Mac OS X, Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, and Firefox 1.5 or later) include a feature called pop-up blocking. This reduces the number of windows that open when browsing Web sites. If you have pop-up blocking enabled, and you experience oddities interacting with a Web page, disable the pop-up blocker and reload the page.

To view provider links on eBenefits you need to do one of two things:

• Reduce the filter level on your pop-up blocker from High to Medium on your Web browser or third-party program (i.e., Ad-aware).
  • Each Web browser or third-party program has different ways to reduce the level of pop-up blocking security. Please consult the browser or program Help page for instructions on how to reduce the filter level.

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• Disable the pop-up blocker on your Web browser.
  • To disable the pop-up blocker on some of the more popular Web browsers follow the instructions below. If you are using a third-party program to disable pop-ups please consult their Help page.

  Internet Explorer 6.0
  From the Tools menu, select Pop-up Blocker.
  Click to select Turn Off Pop-up Blocker.

  Firefox 1.5
  From the Tools menu, select Options. (Mac: Firefox menu > Preferences > Web Features)
  Uncheck Block Popup Windows.

  Netscape 8.0
  From the Tools menu, select Options. (Mac: Tools > Popup Manager)
  Click Site Controls. Under "Web Features", choose the desired pop-up options.

  Safari (Mac only)
  From the Safari menu, select Block Pop-Up Windows.

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Calendar tool

To use the Calendar tool, click the calendar icon to the right of the date. Click the desired date on the calendar. To select a different month or year, use the forward and backward buttons at the bottom of the calendar or the dropdowns at the top. If you click Current Date at the bottom, it will take you to the current date on the calendar. You must click on that date for it to be entered into the date field.

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Campus contact numbers

Bloomington
Human Resource Services
(812) 855-1286

East (Richmond)
Human Resources
(765) 973-8487

Ft. Wayne
Human Resources
(260) 481-6840

Indianapolis
IUPUI Human Resources
(317) 274-7617

Kokomo
Office of Human Resources
(765) 455-9368

Northwest (Gary)
Department of Human Resources/Payroll
(219) 980-6620
(219) 980-6971

South Bend
Human Resources
(574) 520-4850

Southeast (New Albany)
Office of Human Resources Indiana University Southeast
(812)941-2356

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Dates, how to enter

Use the following format when entering dates: mm/dd/yyyy.

Example: 06/08/2006

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Lookup tools, how to use

Click on the magnifying glass to retrieve a list of options/codes for a field. 

To view all valid options for a field, leave the ‘Search By’ line as it appears and the second line (empty box) blank then click ‘Lookup’. All values available for use will be displayed.

Click on your selection and it will automatically be entered on the form.

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Navigating the system

Use the links within each page to navigate.  Do not use the browser’s Back button.

 

 

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Benefit plan information on these web pages is in a summary format and is not intended to replace actual plan documents. Indiana University reserves the right to amend or terminate all or any part of any benefit plan.