Reporting a Death to IMRF

We understand that dealing with any death is difficult, and we are sorry for your loss.

Letting IMRF know about the death of a member is important to make sure you receive any death benefits you are entitled to as soon as possible.

What you need to do

1. Telephone an IMRF Member Services Representative at 1-800-ASK-IMRF (1-800-275-4673), Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to report the death to IMRF.
   Please have the following information ready:
• The member’s name
• The last four digits of the member’s Social Security number
• The date the member passed away
• Your identity
• Whether there is a surviving spouse who might be entitled to a benefit.
2. IMRF will mail a letter to the person handling the deceased member’s affairs. This letter requests a photocopy of the death certificate and copies of marriage and birth certificates for a surviving spouse. Once we receive a copy of the death certificate the death benefit option letter will be sent to the beneficiary(ies).

Additional Information

Questions about Beneficiaries

We cannot provide the names of any beneficiaries over the phone. A letter that includes the member’s names beneficiaries will be mailed to the person handling the deceased member’s affairs.