News Features

SURS Named 2025 Plan Sponsor of the Year

SURS is proud to announce that we have been named as the 2025 PLANSPONSOR Plan Sponsor of the Year winner in the “Total Retirement Offering" category. PLANSPONSOR describes the award as “recognizing retirement plan sponsors that show an exemplary commitment to their...

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SURS Retiree Appreciation Day

The Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate have declared June 13, 2025, as “SURS Retiree Appreciation Day” to honor and recognize the ongoing contributions and value of SURS retirees across the State.    On this day, we recognize,...

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Governor Pritzker Appoints New Trustee to SURS Board

Governor Pritzker has appointed Jeanine Jiganti to the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Board of Trustees. She will serve out the remainder of a six-year term that will expire in 2030. Jeanine Jiganti is an executive with extensive experience in legal,...

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SURS Spring Insights Newsletter Now Available

Open your spring Insights newsletter for updates from SURS! View photos from the visit from Governor Pritzker, read our legislative and investment reports, and learn more about our educational offerings. Also find: • Governor JB Pritzker Visits SURS• Legislative and...

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Keep Your SURS Information Up to Date

As you start your Spring cleaning, it's a good time to review your SURS account! Update your account and contact information as well as beneficiaries. Log in to the SURS secure Member Website at any time to view your most current account information via your personal...

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Update on Health Alliance from CMS

Central Management Services of Illinois (CMS) Bureau of Benefits shared the following update on March 7. View it at https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee/statehealth.html. For any questions, please contact MyBenefits at MyBenefits.illinois.gov. Because SURS...

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Current Information from Health Alliance

Health Alliance recently announced they will be closing at the end of the calendar year for all plans except for Medicare Advantage. At this time, we have limited information. If you are affected by this change, it is our understanding that you will be able to select...

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1099-R Tax Forms Are Now Available Online

1099-R tax forms are now available online! SURS has completed its paper mailing of the 2024 IRS Form 1099-R to each member or beneficiary who received a distribution in 2024. Members may log in to the SURS secure Member Website to print a copy. The 1099-R forms can be...

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