blog posts Urbana Campus Retirement Planning Conference Feb 22, 2013 11:30 am45 views Planning to retire in the next 1 to 5 years? See the Urbana Campus Retirement Conference information. 2013 Universal Availability Notice - Supplemental 403(b) Retirement Plan Jan 29, 2013 11:45 am257 views View the Supplemental 403(b) Plan terms and conditions, including new contribution limits. Updates from President Bob Easter Jan 3, 2013 11:30 am19 views Read recent communications from the President. Urbana Campus Seminar-She's Got It: A Woman's Guide to Saving and Investing Nov 1, 2012 11:45 am39 views Register now for "She's Got It: A Woman's Guide to Saving & Investing" SURS to Implement Members-only Website Safeguards Oct 25, 2012 12:15 pm18 views Safeguards will further protect confidential member information on the SURS Member Website. FREE Fall Retirement Planning & Investment Seminars Available on Campus Sep 18, 2012 12:15 pm29 views Enroll now in retirement seminars from Fidelity, TIAA-CREF, and SURS offered on campus. Retirement Education Seminar ' SURS Naperville Location Aug 28, 2012 12:00 pm119 views SURS is offering Traditional & Portable Plan seminars at SURS Naperville in November. New Law Limits Reemployment of SURS Retirees Aug 20, 2012 12:00 pm20 views PA97-0968 sets duration of employment and earnings limitations for reemployment of retirees by public universities. Self-Managed Plan Education Seminars At SURS Aug 20, 2012 11:45 am18 views SURS is offering SMP seminars at SURS beginning in September of 2012. Retirement Education Seminars at SURS-Traditional and Portable Plan Members Aug 20, 2012 11:45 am57 views SURS is offering Traditional and Portable Plan seminars at SURS beginning in September. New Law Limits Reemployment of SURS Retirees Aug 20, 2012 11:15 am35 views PA97-0968 sets duration of employment and earnings limitations for reemployment of retirees by public universities. Fidelity Announces Lower Expense Ratio Funds for the University's Supplemental 403(b) Plan Aug 7, 2012 12:00 pm115 views Two funds will change to a lower expense ratio share class on August 23. SURS Self-Managed Plan Update Jun 26, 2012 12:00 pm75 views SURS recently mailed information about plan updates to SMP members. Legislative Update and Passage of Retiree Insurance Bill May 16, 2012 12:00 pm8 views Recent messages to the University community include a legislative update and information about SB1313, which changes healthcare premiums for retirees. Spring 2012 Retirement Seminars and Conferences Feb 21, 2012 12:00 pm8 views View the spring 2012 seminars and conferences offered on-campus. Registration is required and available online. State Pension Reform Update: Current News and Events Feb 13, 2012 12:00 pm17 views A new proposal by the Institute of Government and Public Affairs addresses state pension reform. Deadline Approaching: Qualifying Event for Christie Clinic Contract Termination Feb 10, 2012 12:00 pm23 views Last day to make changes to your Coventry Health Care HMO is February 29, 2012 at midnight. 2012 Universal Availability Notice - Supplemental 403(b) Retirement Plan Jan 31, 2012 11:15 am18 views View the Supplemental 403(b) Plan terms and conditions, including new contribution limits. Spring 2012 SURS Retirement Seminars at SURS Dec 8, 2011 11:45 am17 views SURS is offering Traditional & Portable retirement seminars at SURS beginning in March of 2012. Spring 2012 SMP Seminars at SURS Dec 8, 2011 11:45 am9 views SURS is offering SMP seminars at SURS beginning in March of 2012. SURS Conducting Board of Trustees Election Dec 2, 2011 12:00 pm28 views SURS is conducting Board of Trustees elections, and members are encouraged to participate. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Contributions for 2012 Nov 18, 2011 12:00 pm14 views Enroll in or make changes to 457 Deferred Comp. Plan before Nov. 30 for Jan. 2012 increased contribution limits. State Pension Legislation Update Nov 7, 2011 11:15 am7 views Pension legislation is being monitored during the Fall Veto Session. SURS Town Hall Meeting 11/15/2011 Nov 3, 2011 11:30 am12 views SURS will hold a Town Hall meeting at College of DuPage. State Pension Legislation Update Nov 3, 2011 11:15 am7 views Pension legislation is being monitored during the Fall Veto Session. SURS Money Purchase Factors Change Information Nov 2, 2011 11:30 am190 views More information is available to help determine how this change impacts retirement benefits. Retirement Planning Seminars on the Urbana, Chicago and Springfield Campuses Oct 5, 2011 11:30 am23 views Review the schedule of upcoming seminars from Fidelity, TIAA-CREF and SURS. SURS Retirement Planning Seminars on the Urbana Campus Sep 7, 2011 11:30 am20 views Register now for on-campus seminars presented by SURS on September 16 & 27. SURS Money Purchase Factors Change Effective July 2, 2012 Sep 1, 2011 11:30 am294 views SURS announces changes to Money Purchase factors used to determine monthly annuity benefits. Update: State Pension Legislation May 31, 2011 11:15 am9 views Recent events include President Hogan's testimony before the House of Representatives on the pension changes proposed in SB 512 and a statement by lawmakers postponing consideration of pension changes. Attend an IGPA Pension Panel Discussion Mar 23, 2011 11:30 am37 views Informative Pension Panel Discussions presented by IGPA will be hosted on each campus. Additional events focused on retirement, pensions, and state budget issues are also upcoming. Current State Pension Legislation Mar 8, 2011 11:30 am20 views View information on legislation introduced in the Spring session of the State 97th General Assembly, which may impact the State pension systems, including SURS. Federal Health Care Legislation Required Notice - FYI Only Dec 6, 2010 11:00 am11 views You will soon be receiving a federally mandated announcement from The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) related to a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). It is a "for your information" announcement and does not require you to take any action. SURS Contributions for Furlough Days Dec 2, 2010 11:15 am31 views Does the recently passed State of Illinois furlough law impact me? 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. Did you know you can defer vacation and/or compensable sick leave payouts to your 403(b) or 457(b) account upon separation/retirement from the University? Nov 5, 2010 11:00 am385 views Contact your campus UPB Benefits Services office on or before 60 days prior to your last day of employment to submit an election form. SURS Benefit Changes - Public Act 96-0889 Jun 29, 2010 11:00 am99 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 Benefit Estimator Jun 28, 2010 11:15 am878 views Did you know that you can use the SURS Benefit Estimator, an online calculator, to get a "ballpark figure" of your retirement benefit under differing scenarios? Pre-Tax vs. Post-Tax Make Up Contributions for Furlough Days Apr 29, 2010 1:00 pm26 views Employees have asked how to make up contributions for furlough days on a pre-tax basis to SURS. 2010 Contribution Limits to the Supplemental 403(b) Retirement Plan, per IRS Regulations Mar 19, 2010 11:15 am11 views Basic Elective Contribution Limit - $16,500Age 50+ Catch-up Contribution - $5,50015 Years of Service Catch-up Contribution - $3,000 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 University 403(b) Plan and State Deferred Compensation Plan Comparison May 5, 2009 11:00 am50 views Compare the similarities and differences between the University 403(b) Plan and the State Deferred Compensation Plan. Important Changes to 403(b) Plan Loan Provisions May 5, 2009 11:00 am52 views Effective on and after January 1, 2009, loans will no longer be available through TIAA-CREF and are available only through Fidelity. Important Changes to 403(b) Plan Hardship Distribution Provisions May 5, 2009 10:45 am31 views Effective on and after January 1, 2009, hardship distributions are available only through Fidelity. For a TIAA-CREF participant, hardships will be available to the participant by transferring his or her plan investments to Fidelity. Read the December 2008 SURS Advocate Online Dec 8, 2008 11:00 am21 views Read the Advocate newsletter online for current information of interest to SURS members. Investment Environment - University 403(b) Plan Sep 23, 2008 11:00 am14 views In this volatile financial environment, and in light of the recent developments on Wall Street, 403(b) participants may have some questions about their investments.
