Videos

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College Insurance Program (CIP) Overview
This webinar will provide a brief overview of the College Insurance Program. If you are preparing for retirement and want to learn more about the College Insurance Program, this webinar is for you.

From Here To Retirement Webinar
This webinar is designed to help early to mid-career members consider future goals and evaluate retirement readiness.

Getting to Know the SURS Deferred Compensation Plan Video
SURS Deferred Compensation Plan – Another Source for Retirement Income

Member Website Registration Tutorial
This video will walk you through the steps necessary to register for our Member Website.

Navigating the Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
This quarterly, informative webinar is for Retirement Savings Plan participants who are new to the SURS system.

Retirement Plan Choice Webinar – Tier II
This webinar is for Tier II members who have not yet made their one-time, irrevocable retirement plan choice.

RSP Distribution Options Webinar
This webinar explains financial distribution options at retirement for RSP members and addresses the forms needed and application processes.

State of Illinois Insurance Overview
This webinar will provide a brief overview of the State of Illinois Insurance Program. If you are preparing for retirement and want to learn more about the State of Illinois Insurance Program, this webinar is for you.

SURS Townhall and Stakeholders Meeting
This semi-annual webinar will feature presentations from the SURS Executive Director, Chief Investment Officer, and Director of Legislative and Stakeholder Relations on recent updates regarding SURS benefits, investments, legislation, and funding, followed by a brief question and answer period.

Tier I Automatic Annual Increase Buyout Overview
Public Act 100-587, which was signed into law on June 4, 2018, created two voluntary buyouts for SURS members who meet certain eligibility requirements, the Tier I Automatic Annual Increase buyout and the Vested Inactive Buyout. This video provides an overview of the Tier I AAI Buyout.

Understanding the Money Purchase Factor Changes Webinar
On July 2, 2025, the Money Purchase Factors used to calculate SURS retirement benefits are changing. Members retiring on or after that date, with the highest retirement calculation under the Money Purchase calculation could be affected.

Understanding Your SURS Benefits – Tier I
This webinar provides an overview of SURS Tier I benefits, with a focus on retirement.

Understanding Your SURS Benefits – Tier II
This webinar provides an overview of SURS Tier II benefits, with a focus on retirement.

Understanding Your SURS Benefits – Police/Fire Tier I
This webinar provides an overview of SURS Police/Fire Tier I benefits, with a focus on retirement. 

Vested Inactive Buyout Overview
Public Act 100-587, which was signed into law on June 4, 2018, created two voluntary buyouts for SURS members who meet certain eligibility requirements, the Tier I Automatic Annual Increase buyout and the Vested Inactive Buyout. This video provides an overview of the Vested Inactive Buyout.

Virtual Retirement Education Seminar – Tier I
Are you contemplating retirement? As you near this important milestone, it’s crucial to fully understand your SURS benefits. This virtual seminar is designed specifically for Tier I members enrolled in the Traditional and Portable plans.

Virtual Retirement Education Seminar – Tier II
Are you contemplating retirement? As you near this important milestone, it’s crucial to fully understand your SURS benefits. This virtual seminar is designed specifically for Tier II members enrolled in the Traditional and Portable plans.