blog posts 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. 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.