If IMRF denies a member’s claim for disability benefits, IMRF will inform the member of that decision. At this point if the member has either additional evidence of disability or other compelling argument that meets the Pension Code’s definition of disability, he or she may request a hearing before the Board of Trustee’s Benefit Review Committee.
To request a hearing, the member must complete Form 5.70, ”Request for a Hearing.” This form is sent to the member when he or she is notified of the disability claim denial. The completed form must include a Statement of Claim; a detailed statement of why the member believes that the decision to deny/terminate disability benefits is incorrect.
The completed request for a hearing form must be submitted to IMRF within 63 days of the date of the denial letter.
Additional information regarding the procedures and deadlines for filing information is stated in the letter of denial and on Form 5.70.
(See 5.70 Appeal Rights for further discussion of appeal rights.)