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 your choice and that choice is irrevocable.
The good news is you have access to the SURS Interactive Retirement Plan Choice Decision Tool to help you. The Interactive Plan Choice Decision Tool on surs.org is designed to assist you with comparing SURS retirement plans. There are questions to lead you through the plan features and help you zero in on which plan may suit your personal situation. Your answers will trigger tips and stories about people like you and why they chose their plan. To access the Plan Choice Decision Tool, log in to the SURS Member Website and select Retirement Choice Election button. There you will find a link to the tool.
You also should have received a Plan Choice Election packet in the mail with information regarding this important choice. Please review this information carefully before making your election.
You may also call SURS at 800-275-7877 or 217-378-8800 with questions. We are available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, excluding major holidays.