6.00 Introduction to Member Accounts

This section explains the procedures and forms to be used to enroll, report, adjust, and terminate a member’s account.

Topics include:

1. To Open an Account - New or Rehired Member

2. Enrollment Documents

3. To Update an Account

4. To Close an Account

5. Past Service Credits/Member Account Corrections

6. Annual Personal Statement of Benefits

7. Discretionary Resolutions (local policies)

8. Account Adjustment Appeal Rights

Help for Authorized Agents

We've developed several resources to help you maintain member An employee who works in a position not excluded from IMRF coverage and whose position meets the annual hourly standard for IMRF coverage. For the purposes of an Authorized Agent submitting a petition or casting a ballot in an executive trustee election, an active member also includes an employee receiving an IMRF pension and working in position that does not qualify for IMRF participation or one that provides the employee the option of participating in IMRF, e.g., elected office. accounts:

1. Sample completed forms, referred to as "Exhibits," contain instructions on how to fill in and use forms correctly.

2. Use the Authorized Agent Procedures Check Lists to simplify gathering information you need to complete tasks.

3. View member account information (participation date, years of service, wages and contributions, etc.)  through the Employer Access area of IMRF’s web site. For details, refer to 2.90 Employer Access Area of www.imrf.org.