Resources for Employees Considering Retirement

System Human Resource Services (SHRS)

Retirement Preparation Checklist – Gather information, agencies to contact, determine the best time to retire, and prepare to retire.
Retirement Counseling Appointments – Meet at the SURS offices in Champaign and Naperville, virtually or by phone.
Retirement FAQs – Find answers for questions regarding counseling appointments, the retirement process, and specifics by plan type.
Ready to Retire? – Review what is needed for a complete retirement application and begin the application process.
Insurance – Eligibility, rates, and TRAIL (Medicare Advantage) information.
Videos – Understanding Your SURS Benefits, State Insurance Program Overview, Benefit Estimator Overview, and more.
Events – See the list of upcoming live webinars.
Resources – Forms, SURS Facts including information on State of Illinois Insurance and Employment After Retirement.