February 18 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm This webinar is designed for Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) participants who are either new to the SURS system or just looking to better understand their RSP options. This session will cover key topics including earning and purchasing service credit, sick leave, refunds, reciprocal service time, disability, death and survivor benefits, insurance, retirement options, and the application process for retirement. Whether you’re nearing retirement o

February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity may participate. Newly hired members with an original certification date of July 1, 2023, or later are automatically enrolled into the plan un

February 11 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Are you in the Traditional or Portable Plan and would like more information on how to use the SURS Benefit Estimator on your Secure Member Website? If so, please join us for this interactive workshop where a Benefits Counselor will educate members on how to utilize this tool as they prepare for retirement. Please note, the estimator does have limitations and may not provide an accurate representation of your benefit if you have reciprocal serv

February 10 @ 10:00 am - 12:10 pm Champaign, IL – The Claims Panel Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the SURS Office at 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirement

February 10 @ 8:30 am - 9:50 am Champaign, IL – The Claims Panel Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the SURS Office at 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL. Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate. Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirements

Do you have 30 minutes for your financial future? Learn how the 457(b) plan works, explore common retirement misconceptions, learn the contribution options and the tax implications of each. Join the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan February webinar series: Feb. 5, 2 p.m. - RSVP Intro to Deferred Comp Feb. 10, 10 a.m. - RSVP Myths About Retirement Feb. 19, 2 p.m. - RSVP Pretax vs. Roth Contributions If you have any questions, please reach out to the Benefits te

“ The most expensive thing the State of Illinois can do regarding Tier 2 pensions is nothing.” - Drew Bodewes, contractual lobbyist for SUAA Sneak Peek of Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address Yesterday, February 2 nd , Governor Pritzker’s office released a press release that “reaffirmed his commitment to the core principles he outlined in his FY2025 budget proposal to manage Illinois pension commitments through a set of proposals designed to build on the state’s recent fiscal p

February 4 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm This webinar will provide an overview of SURS Tier II benefits, with a focus on retirement. Earning & purchasing service credit, sick leave, refunds, reciprocal time, disability, death & survivor benefits, insurance, retirement calculations, & applying for retirement will all be discussed. Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

January 27 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am This webinar is for Tier II members who have not yet made a retirement plan choice. Tier II members are SURS participants who first begin their SURS (or other eligible Illinois reciprocal system) participation on or after January 1, 2011. These webinars are typically held on the last Tuesday of each month. Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

January 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity may participate. Newly hired members with an original certification date of July 1, 2023, or later are automatically enrolled into the plan u

January 21 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Join us for an overview of SURS Tier I retirement benefits. This session will cover key topics including earning and purchasing service credit, sick leave, refunds, reciprocal service time, disability, death and survivor benefits, insurance, retirement calculations, and the application process for retirement. Whether you’re nearing retirement or just starting to plan, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisio

January 14 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm This webinar will explain the financial distribution options at retirement for members in the Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). In addition, we will also address retirement planning tools, types of annuities, the RSP Application process, timing of payments and available resources. Admission is FREE. Registration is required.

January 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a voluntary supplemental retirement plan designed to complement your SURS core retirement plan and help make sure you are on the road to a healthy retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity may participate. Newly hired members with an original certification date of July 1, 2023, or later are automatically enrolled into the plan unle

As the year closes out, we wanted to provide a final update on new laws concerning Pensions, Higher Education, and Healthcare that go into effect on January 1, 2026.  We also wanted to remind our members that Governor Pritzker signed legislation amending regulations for individuals who return to employment with Chicago Public Schools, charter schools, or contract schools. Effective on August 15, 2025, and retroactive to July 1, 2020, the new law revises the penalty for exceed

Last Thursday, SUAA held a webinar with Key Retirement Solutions on Medicare. Confused about Medicare? You're not alone—and this seminar with Key Retirement Solutions is here to help. This informative session breaks down the basics of Medicare, including what’s covered under Parts A and B, what’s not covered, and the options available to enhance your coverage. You'll learn: How Medicare works and when to enroll What Parts A, B, C (Medicare Advantage), and D (Prescription Drug

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