SURS Retirement
Ready to Retire or Leave the University?
Here are some helpful links.
- Illinois State Retirement Planning Checklist
- Illinois State Sick Leave & Vacation Payout Calculator
- SURS Forms
- SURS Benefit Estimator
- SURS Retirement Annuity FAQ
- SURS Separation Refund Fact Sheet
Calculator
The Social Security Administration has developed a program that will estimate your Social Security benefit after the Windfall Elimination Provision has been taken into account.
- Basic calculator of Social Security benefit (online)
- Detailed calculator of Social Security benefit (download)
Under the Government Pension Offset, a Social Security benefit you receive as a result of your spouse's employment will be reduced by 2/3 of your SURS benefit. This may eliminate your spousal benefit entirely, but you may still be eligible for Medicare.