A member who is being paid temporary disability benefits by IMRF is no longer considered disabled if the member is paid compensation from gainful employment.
However, under unusual circumstances, a member may receive compensation (other than from a participating employer) up to 25% of average monthly earnings (see Paragraph 5.40 B.1) on which the temporary benefit is based. If the member earns more than 25% of this base pay, the temporary benefits may terminate or be reduced by the amount by which the outside earnings exceed 25% of base pay.
The decision whether to terminate or reduce the benefit because of outside earnings or employment is based on the facts in each individual case. The member will be required to periodically submit, at his or her own expense, medical evidence of continuing disability.
Please note: when considering the compensation that reduces the IMRF disability benefit payment, IMRF applies the net compensation after any member payments for medical and/or dental insurance. Member payments for medical and/or dental insurance do not reduce the IMRF benefit payment.