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SURS January Newsletter Available
January 31, 2017
The January Advocate is now available online, featuring articles on our new executive director, the legal and legislative team, employee of the year, investments, the Self-Managed Plan, legislation and upcoming webinars and seminars. |
Credit granted for furlough and voluntary pay reduction
December 30, 2016
On Aug. 26, 2016, PA 99–0897 was signed into law allowing certain SURS participants to establish service and earnings credit for periods of furlough or periods of voluntary pay reduction taken in lieu of furlough. Read more. |
SURS Board of Trustees Names New Director
October 17, 2016
The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) Board of Trustees has selected Martin Noven as the new executive director of the $18 billion state pension fund. Noven’s appointment becomes effective November 2, 2016. |
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
October 6, 2016
The State of Illinois TRAIL Medicare Advantage open enrollment period for participating annuitants and survivors is October 14 – November 15, 2016. The 2017 plan year will begin January 1, 2017, and will run through December 31, 2017. |
State Switching to Electronic Insurance Forms via Third-Party Vendor Website
September 30, 2016
Effective September 30, 2016, the State Universities Retirement System’s (SURS) assistance with the enrollment of all member, retiree and survivor health insurance coverage will change. |
SURS July Newsletter Available
July 28, 2016
The July Advocate is now available online, featuring articles on our electronic check stubs, our 75th anniversary, the employer services team, executive director and CIO searches, investments, the Self-Managed Plan, legislation and upcoming webinars and seminars. |