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Latest News

  • SURS Named 2025 Plan Sponsor of the YearJune 16, 2025
  • SURS Retiree Appreciation DayJune 13, 2025
  • Governor Pritzker Appoints New Trustee to SURS BoardMay 2, 2025
  • Benefit Choice Period for Health Insurance Changes is May 1 – June 2, 2025April 29, 2025
  • SURS Spring Insights Newsletter Now AvailableApril 10, 2025

Calendar

Jul 8
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

State of Illinois Health Insurance Overview

Jul 10
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

College Insurance Program (CIP) Overview Webinar

Jul 15
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Understanding Your Police/Fire Benefits Webinar – Tier II

Jul 17
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

SURS Traditional & Portable Retirement Estimator Workshop

Jul 22
10:00 am - 11:00 am

DCP Informational Webinar

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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

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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.

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