October 7, 2025 | FAQs - Disability, FAQs - Retirement Savings Plan
Yes. Disability applications may be obtained from your employer. You will complete the employee section. Your employer will complete their section. The final section needs to be completed by your physician and forwarded to SURS along with the appropriate medical...
October 7, 2025 | FAQs - Disability
SURS will require that your physician complete a Report of Physicians’ Disability Form for Continuation of Benefits. Along with the form, SURS requires current supporting objective medical records. You will have 60 days to return the required form and medical...
October 7, 2025 | FAQs - Disability
If you are able to work but not at the same percentage of time you were working prior to becoming disabled you may work and earn up to the amount of your monthly disability benefit. If you earn more than the amount of your monthly disability, SURS is required to...
October 7, 2025 | FAQs - Disability
You may contact a Member Service Representative at 800-275-7877 (800-ASK-SURS) or dial direct (217) 378-8800. Return to Frequently Asked Questions
October 7, 2025 | FAQs - Disability
You will receive either 50 percent of the monthly salary you were receiving at the time you became disabled or 50 percent of your average earnings for the 24 months prior to the date you became disabled, whichever is greater. Return to Frequently Asked...