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SURS State Universities Retirement System
Member Login
  • Active Members
  • Retirees
  • Retirement Plans
    • Traditional Plan
    • Portable Plan
    • Retirement Savings Plan
    • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Employers
    • Participating Employers
    • Employer Website
    • Reciprocal Act
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    • Events
    • Press Releases
    • Publications
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SURS State Universities Retirement System
Member Login
  • Active Members
  • Retirees
  • Retirement Plans
    • Traditional Plan
    • Portable Plan
    • Retirement Savings Plan
    • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Employers
    • Participating Employers
    • Employer Website
    • Reciprocal Act
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Events
    • Press Releases
    • Publications
  • Business
    • Board of Trustees
    • Careers with SURS
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Does SURS offer help with selecting my investments?

October 8, 2025 | FAQs, FAQs - Deferred Compensation Plan, FAQs - Retirement Savings Plan

SURS is committed to providing members with informational materials and tools to help members make informed decisions about their retirement plan. This includes providing general plan information and general financial, investment and retirement information. However,...

How is my Guaranteed Income Withdrawal Amount calculated?

October 8, 2025 | FAQs, FAQs - Deferred Compensation Plan, FAQs - Retirement Savings Plan

It is calculated according to a formula that considers:  1. The total amount of money allocated to the Secure Income Portfolio (SIP) over time.  2. The growth of that money from rising financial markets.  3. The withdrawal rates provided by insurers at...

If I want to use the SURS Lifetime Income Strategy (LIS) only as a target date portfolio, how do I turn off the guaranteed income feature?

October 8, 2025 | FAQs, FAQs - Deferred Compensation Plan, FAQs - Retirement Savings Plan

If you wish to use the SURS LIS as a target-date portfolio only, you can simply set your secure in-come level to 0%. This may be done via the SURS DCP website. To access the site, go to the SURS Member Website, then follow the prompts to select View/Manage My DCP...

Are Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) required in the RSP?

October 7, 2025 | FAQs, FAQs - Retirement Savings Plan

Yes.  By law, annual withdrawals from retirement plan accounts called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) must begin by April 1 in the year following the year when you reach RMD age.  SURS is required to follow IRS rules on RMDs. In the first year an RMD...

How do I access the Voya Mobile App for RSP?

October 7, 2025 | FAQs, FAQs - Retirement Savings Plan

Download the Voya Retire app from the Apple or Google play stores. If you are already registered online and participating in the plan, enter the username and password and, if available, enable touch/face ID for easier login the next time. If you are not registered...

Are surviving spouses eligible to utilize the LIS as a death benefit?

October 7, 2025 | FAQs, FAQs - Retirement Savings Plan

If members have passed away while actively working, surviving spouses are not eligible to use the LIS. A spouse who is not age 45 on the date of retirement is not eligible to utilize the LIS.  Return to Frequently Asked Questions
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Nov 19
8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Retirement Education Webinar – Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

Nov 20
10:00 am - 11:00 am

DCP Informational Webinar

Nov 20
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Lifetime Income Strategy (LIS) Calculator Workshop

Nov 25
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Plan Choice Tier II Webinar

Nov 27
November 27 - November 28

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Executive Director: Suzanne Mayer

1901 Fox Drive Champaign, Illinois 61820
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Chairperson: John Lyons
Executive Director: Suzanne Mayer

1901 Fox Drive Champaign, Illinois 61820
Dial Toll Free: 800-275-7877
Dial Direct: 217-378-8800
Fax: 217-378-9800

Hours of Operation
Monday | 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Thursday| 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Friday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.