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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...

The State of Illinois TRAIL Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) open enrollment period for participating annuitants and survivors is October 14 through November 14, 2025. The 2026 plan year will begin Jan. 1, 2026, and will run through Dec. 31, 2026. The State...

National Retirement Security Month is an ideal time to think about your future and set clear retirement goals. One way to help you reach those goals is through the SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). This is a voluntary savings plan (a 457(b) plan) that lets you...

If you have recently been hired by a SURS employer, choosing one of SURS retirement plans may seem a bit overwhelming at first. You will want to have a solid understanding of your options before you decide. That’s important because you have only six months to make...

SURS has been named a 2025 NAGDCA Leadership Recognition Award recipient. This award recognizes the brightest ideas and most innovative solutions from across the public sector defined contribution industry.  The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) has...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...