Representatives from the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will be hosting two hybrid information sessions to help employees better understand their retirement benefits and options.
Date: November 12, 2025
Location: Richard and Charlene Osborne Conference Room & Belinski Family Conference Room (Rooms 102–103)
Session Times:
- Tier 1 Presentation: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Tier 2 Presentation: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Each presentation will be Tier-specific, so please plan to attend the session that applies to you.
How to Determine Your Tier
- Tier 1: You began participation in SURS before January 1, 2011.
- Tier 2: You began participation in SURS on or after January 1, 2011.
If you’re unsure which Tier you belong to, you can verify this by logging in to your SURS Member Account and reviewing your participation start date, or by contacting SURS directly at (800) 275-7877. We can also help you if you have any questions.
What Will Be Covered
Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 sessions will cover:
- The three SURS plan types – Traditional, Portable, and RSP (Retirement Savings Plan)
- Retirement Eligibility and Types of Service Credit
- Retirement Calculations (Traditional/Portable)
- RSP Investment and Distribution Options
- Annuity Types
- SURS Deferred Compensation Plan
- Refunds, Disability, Monthly Survivor, and Death Benefits
- Insurance Eligibility at Retirement
- Preliminary Estimated Payments & Applying for Retirement
- Employment After Retirement and Retirement Counseling Services
This is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of your SURS benefits and retirement planning options.
Please RSVP by reaching out to Samantha Alder salder@uif.uillinois.edu