Rehiring Retirees/Affected Annuitants

The “Return to Work” legislation (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5) was enacted in August 2012.  In order to comply with the legislation and mitigate financial risk for the University, Policy 3.1.28 establishes rules and guidelines for the rehire of employees who have taken retirement benefits through SURS or who are lump sum recipients.

Please review the documents below to aid in the proper process of rehiring individuals who have taken retirement benefits through SURS or who are lump sum recipients.

• Return to Work Fact Sheet
• University Policy 3.1.28
• SURS Covered Employers
• Department Form – Request to Hire SURS Annuitant
• Employee Form - Rehired Retiree Report of Other SURS Employment (required of all rehires)
• Rehired Retirees Separation Period ( upcoming changes 12/31/24)