Explore your spring Insights newsletter for updates from SURS! We have launched a new strategic plan, “Advancing Our Mission, Empowering Our Future.” Also, learn about protecting your SURS account, read our legislative & investment updates, see defined...
The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) would like to alert members to a rise in sophisticated scam attempts targeting pension systems and financial institutions. Fraudsters have been using multiple tactics in an attempt to obtain confidential member...
The FY 2027 Benefit Choice Period to make health insurance changes is May 1 through June 1, 2026. This affects SURS active members as well as annuitants and survivors not enrolled in the Medicare Advantage Total Retiree Advantage Illinois (TRAIL) Program. This is the...
SURS has completed its paper mailing of the 2025 IRS Form 1099-R to each member or beneficiary who received a distribution in 2025. Members may log in to the SURS secure Member Website to retrieve a copy. The 1099-R forms can be found under the “My Payment” tab or in...
Please find the 2026 dates for both annuity and disability payments. For additional dates and events, for things like board meetings and office closures, visit https://surs.org/events. 2026 Annuity Payments 12/31/25 1/30/26 2/27/26 4/1/26 5/1/26 6/1/26 7/1/26 7/31/26...
In recognition of the importance of cybersecurity, the State of Illinois has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Month. Take 10 minutes to review your online security habits. Your future self (and your retirement funds) will thank you! 1. During Cybersecurity...
