Calling ALL SURS Participants

If you are eligible to receive benefits from the State Universities Retirement System (SURS), you are welcome here!

At the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA), everyone is welcome to join whether you have spent a career at a public higher education institution or just a semester – all SURS Participants served here. There is no wrong time to join!


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In addition to advocating for legislation to benefit annuitants (currently working and retirees) and providing a positive community, SUAA works with a number of partner organizations to provide discounts for its members and their families.


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SUAA is your voice at the capitol.

The State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) advocates on behalf of all faculty, staff and retirees of Illinois public universities and community colleges.


SUAA Mission Statement

SUAA at the Capitol:
2025 Legislative Platform

The legislative platform serves as a general guideline for SUAA’s positions on legislation that affects pension, health insurance and other retirement benefits for SURS participants.


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Every Voice Matters!

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Advocacy 

Legislators Listen to US!

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Legal Defense

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Professional Growth and Exclusive Advantages

SURS and SUAA, What's the Difference?

SUAA actively advocates to preserve and protect higher education, the SURS pension system, the healthcare plans, and other benefits provided for community college and university employees and retirees, their spouses and survivors.  

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Member Resources & Benefits

In addition to advocating for legislation to benefit annuitants (currently working and retirees) and providing a positive community, SUAA works with a number of partner organizations to provide discounts for its members and their families. 

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How SUAA protects and promotes your best interests.

SUAA advocates on behalf of all faculty and staff of public universities and community colleges - both retired and current employees - their spouses and survivors, who are participants and beneficiaries of the State Universities Retirement System.


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About Our Community

The State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) provides the framework for a unified message dedicated to preserving and protecting a strong public pension system, healthcare benefits, higher education, and the general well-being of its membership.


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  • Legislative Platform

    SUAA’s positions on legislation that affects pension, health insurance and other retirement benefits

  • From the Newsroom

    Breaking news on important legislative topics and issues important to SURS participants

  • Q&A Video Series

    Videos presented by SUAA Governmental Relations team, lobbyists and lawyers

From the Newsroom

Member Resources

Get the latest news and publications on legislative topics and issues important to SURS participants.


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