Retirement Plans

Welcome to the Inactive Member portion of the SURS website. An inactive member was employed by a SURS-covered employer and contributed a portion of their earnings to the System. Choose from the menu on the left for information relevant to inactive members. The following is a brief overview of each menu option.

Benefits

Learn more about your SURS benefits including insurance, retirement, and disability. Find information on how to take a refund of your contributions or prepare for retirement.

The following brochures and leaflets explain the purchase of prior service, the Reciprocal Act and systems, the refund process and retirement annuities. Another good resource for information on these topics is the Frequently Asked Questions page.

The SURS Traditional plan is the historical SURS Defined Benefit retirement plan. It was the only SURS plan available until 1998. It provides lifetime retirement benefits and a survivor benefit at no additional cost. However, the separation refund feature is not as generous as the Portable plan. The Traditional plan is also the default plan assigned to members who fail to choose a plan within six months of certification.