blog posts SURS Retirement Seminars October 24 - 27 Oct 3, 2016 11:30 am1332 views Learn about your benefits and preparing for retirement in the SURS plans. Unsolicited Calls Being Made to SURS Members Sep 17, 2015 2:15 pm224 views SURS alerts employees and annuitants to a possible scam attempt. Know Your Approved Retirement Plan Representatives Dec 1, 2014 1:45 pm644 views Be wary of callers attempting to discuss financial investments. Only a few representatives from vendor companies are approved to discuss retirement planning. Q & A for Reconsidering Retirement May 19, 2014 2:00 pm1472 views Important information if you are reconsidering your retirement. SURS Pension FAQs and Update Mar 31, 2014 11:45 am3541 views Do you have the SURS information you need? FAQs and resources about the pension changes are available. (Updated 5/15/14) SURS Temporarily Waives Counseling Appointment Limit Feb 13, 2014 3:30 pm1076 views Eligible employees may request a second counseling appointment to help consider the implications of pension reform when planning for retirement. State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Launches New Website Apr 16, 2013 8:00 am2681 views The SURS website has undergone a major renovation. SURS Pension Reform Nov 15, 2010 11:00 am144 views This article includes information on the changes to the State of Illinois Pension Code (Public Act 96-0889) that impact the State Universities Retirement System (SURS), effective January 1, 2011. SURS Benefit Changes - Public Act 96-0889 Jun 29, 2010 11:00 am101 views An amendment to the Illinois Pension Code, enacted on April 14, 2010, will change certain SURS benefits for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2011. Notification of Change to SURS 6% Bill CalculationEffective May 2009 May 21, 2009 11:00 am27 views Vacation and collectively bargained sick leave no longer automatically removed by SURS on initial SURS 6% bills
