IMRF
has different appeal procedures depending upon the type of decision an
IMRF member or employer is appealing. For example, a member who is appealing
a decision in which disability benefits were denied would use a different
appeal procedure than a member who was appealing a decision about Past
Service credit. IMRF’s appeal procedures are:
IMRF Online provides
a brief summary of IMRF benefits and the adminstration of those benefits.
IMRF members'
and employers' rights and obligations are governed by
Article
7
of the Illinois Pension Code.
Statements in these publications are general,
and the Illinois state law governing IMRF is complex and specific.
If a
conflict arises between information in these publications and the law, all
decisions are based on the law.