News Features
Cybersecurity Month and SURS
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...
2026 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
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...
October is National Retirement Security Month
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...
New to SURS? This Tool Can Help You Pick Your Retirement Plan
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 Named as a NAGDCA Leadership Award Recipient
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 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...
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,...
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,...
Benefit Choice Period for Health Insurance Changes is May 1 – June 2, 2025
The FY 2026 Benefit Choice Period to make health insurance changes is May 1 through June 2, 2025. 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 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...