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Fraudulent Emails
SERS members have recently been targeted by fraudulent emails that claim to be from SERS. These emails appear to be legitimate correspondence from SERS, but they are not. Our emails are always sent from an srs.illinois.gov email address. The fraudulent emails provide several links, including one to DocuSign, and allege to provide the member with the option to sign up to receive their monthly SERS benefit payments four days early by providing personal financial information, including bank account information. SERS does not offer this early payment option or request personal or banking information by email. Please contact us at 217-785-7444 if you have received or responded to a fraudulent email. 

Tier 1 Benefits

This information applies to individuals who became a member of SERS or a reciprocal system before January 1, 2011. If you terminate employment with the State, your benefits will be determined by the law in effect on your last day of employment.

This information is intended to serve as a supplement to the Annual Benefit Statement, which includes your personal benefit information.

Retirement Benefits

Regular Retirement Formula

The retirement benefits applies to all eligible Tier 1 members.

Alternative Retirement Formula

The alternative formula applies to members in certain positions with 20 years of alternative service. Members eligible for the alternative formula may retire at age 50 with 25 years of service, or at age 55 with 20 years of service.

Death Benefits

Nonoccupational Death Benefits

If your death results from a non-work-related cause, your eligible survivors and beneficiaries may qualify for benefits.

Occupational Death Benefits

If you die from a work-related injury or illness, as determined by the Illinois Industrial Commission, your survivors are eligible for benefits.

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SERS Contact Information

2101 S. Veterans Parkway
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: 217-785-7444
Fax: 217-785-7019
Email SERS

Helpful Links

JRS/GARS Contact Info

FOR JRS/GARS MEMBERS ONLY
JRS/GARS representatives do not have the ability or authorization to access SERS member data, or to assist SERS members.

2101 S. Veterans Parkway
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: 217-782-8500
Fax: 217-524-9039
Email JRS
Email GARS