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      It is important to make sure that IMRF has your account information recorded correctly to prevent any interruption in your services and benefits.

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    • Benefits
      Benefits

      The resources in this section help you understand the benefits you are entitled to as an IMRF member.

      Understand My Benefits
      • Benefits Summary
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      These tools help you communicate with IMRF and make informed decisions about your benefits.

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    • Documents
      Documents

      This section provides you with easy access to the letters, statements and forms that IMRF has sent to you in addition to a record of all the forms and letters you have sent to IMRF.

      View My Documents
      • Member Statements
      • Letters from IMRF
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      • Benefits Statement
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      Profile

      These tools make it easy for you to keep your critical IMRF personal information up to date.

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    Employer Access
    • Home
    • Wages and Contributions
      Employee Wages and Contributions

      These tools are used to report and track employee wages and contributions to IMRF.

      Report Employee Wages and Contributions
      • Report Wage Adjustments
      • Report Wages
      • Display Wage Report History
      • Display Contribution Rates
    • Payments
      Payments to IMRF

      These tools make it easier to complete timely and secure payments to IMRF.

      Manage Payments to IMRF
      • Pay Online
      • Display Payment History
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    • Members
      Employee Participation

      These tools help you manage the enrollment, participation and termination of employees.

      Manage Employee Participation in IMRF
      • Enroll Member
      • Terminate Member
      • Display or Change Member Information
      • Report Disability or Return to Work
    • Documents
      Documents and Forms

      These resources provide you with an archive of documents, forms and publications IMRF has supplied to your employer.

      Display Documents and Forms
      • Display Document Archive
      • Display Annual Documents
      • Display Adopted Resolutions
      • Download Forms
      • Display Authorized Agents Manual
      • Display Web Transaction History
    • Web Account
      Employer Access Users and Account Information

      These are tools for you to manage your employer's account.

      Manage Employer Access
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      Communicate with IMRF

      These tools provide you with opportunities to communicate with IMRF.

      Communication Tools
      • Connect with IMRF
      • Find a Workshop
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  • Members
    Tiers and Plans
    • Tier 1 Regular Plan
      Tier 1 Regular Plan

      Most IMRF members are in the Regular Plan. If your first participation date in IMRF or any Reciprocal System (except for Judges' Retirement System and the General Assembly Retirement System) is prior to January 1, 2011 you are in Tier 1.

      Tier 1 Regular Plan Information
      • Your Contributions
      • Service Credit
      • Retirement Benefits
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Disability Benefits
      • Pension Options & Refunds at Retirement
      • Past Service
      • Unused, Unpaid Sick Days
      • Voluntary Additional Contributions
      • Applying for Your Pension
      • Applying for Disability Benefits
      • Refunds Before Retirement
      • Early Retirement Incentive
    • Tier 2 Regular Plan
      TIER 2 REGULAR PLAN

      Most IMRF members are in the Regular Plan. If your first participation date in IMRF or any Reciprocal System (except for Judges' Retirement System and the General Assembly Retirement System) is January 1, 2011 or later, you are in Tier 2.

      TIER 2 REGULAR PLAN INFORMATION
      • Your Contributions
      • Service Credit
      • Retirement Benefits
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Disability Benefits
      • Pension Options & Refunds at Retirement
      • Past Service
      • Unused, Unpaid Sick Days
      • Voluntary Additional Contributions
      • Applying for Your Pension
      • Applying for Disability Benefits
      • Refunds Before Retirement
      • Early Retirement Incentive
    • Tier 1 SLEP Plan
      TIER 1 SHERIFF'S LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL (SLEP) PLAN

      SLEP participants may include many Illinois law enforcement professionals. Membership in SLEP is based on several items, such as your position, type of appointment, and/or action taken by your employer. The following positions may be eligible to participate in the SLEP Plan:

      • Deputy Sheriffs
      • Deputy
      • Sheriff and Chief Deputy
      • Correctional Officers
      • Forest Preserve District Rangers
      • Airport Police
      • Police Chief

      If your first participation date in SLEP was prior to January 1, 2011 you are in SLEP Tier 1.

      TIER 1 SLEP PLAN INFORMATION
      • Your Contributions
      • Service Credit
      • Retirement Benefits
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Disability Benefits
      • Pension Options & Refunds at Retirement
      • Past Service
      • Unused, Unpaid Sick Days
      • Voluntary Additional Contributions
      • Applying for Your Pension
      • Applying for Disability Benefits
      • Refunds Before Retirement
      • Early Retirement Incentive
    • Tier 2 SLEP Plan
      TIER 2 SHERIFF'S LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL (SLEP) PLAN

      SLEP participants may include many Illinois law enforcement professionals. Membership in SLEP is based on several items, such as your position, type of appointment, and/or action taken by your employer. The following positions may be eligible to participate in the SLEP Plan:

      • Deputy Sheriffs
      • Deputy
      • Sheriff and Chief Deputy
      • Correctional Officers
      • Forest Preserve District Rangers
      • Airport Police
      • Police Chief

      If your first participation date in SLEP was January 1, 2011 or later you are in Tier 2.

      TIER 2 SLEP PLAN INFORMATION
      • Your Contributions
      • Service Credit
      • Retirement Benefits
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Disability Benefits
      • Pension Options & Refunds at Retirement
      • Past Service
      • Unused, Unpaid Sick Days
      • Voluntary Additional Contributions
      • Applying for Your Pension
      • Applying for Disability Benefits
      • Refunds Before Retirement
      • Early Retirement Incentive
    • Original ECO Plan
      ORIGINAL ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIAL (ECO) BENEFIT PLAN

      ECO is an alternative benefit plan for elected county officials in Illinois. The ECO plan was closed to new participants on August 8, 2011.

      • If your first ECO participation date was between January 26, 2000 and December 31, 2010, you participate in Revised ECO Tier 1.
      • If you first elected to participate in the ECO Plan on or after January 1, 2011, you participate in Revised ECO Tier 2.
      • If you first participated in the ECO plan prior to January 26, 2000, you participate in Original ECO.
      ORIGINAL ECO PLAN INFORMATION
      • Your Contributions
      • Service Credit
      • Retirement Benefits
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Disability Benefits
      • Pension Options & Refunds at Retirement
      • Past Service
      • Voluntary Additional Contributions
      • Applying for Your Pension
      • Applying for Disability Benefits
      • Refunds Before Retirement
      • Early Retirement Incentive
    • Tier 1 Revised ECO Plan
      TIER 1 REVISED ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIAL (ECO) BENEFIT PLAN

      ECO is an alternative benefit plan for elected county officials in Illinois. The ECO plan was closed to new participants on August 8, 2011.

      • If your first ECO participation date was between January 26, 2000 and December 31, 2010, you participate in Revised ECO Tier 1.
      • If you first elected to participate in the ECO Plan on or after January 1, 2011, you participate in Revised ECO Tier 2.
      • If you first participated in the ECO plan prior to January 26, 2000, you participate in Original ECO.
      TIER 1 REVISED ECO PLAN INFORMATION
      • Your Contributions
      • Service Credit
      • Retirement Benefits
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Disability Benefits
      • Pension Options & Refunds at Retirement
      • Past Service
      • Voluntary Additional Contributions
      • Applying for Your Pension
      • Applying for Disability Benefits
      • Refunds Before Retirement
      • Early Retirement Incentive
    • Inactive Members
      Inactive Members

      An inactive IMRF member is someone who once participated in IMRF and still has funds on account. Inactive members can be vested (eligible for a pension) or could be working for a reciprocal system that they can combine with their existing IMRF service, among other scenarios.

      Inactive Member Pages
      • Tier 1 Regular Retirement Benefits
      • Tier 1 Regular Death & Survivor
      • Tier 2 Regular Retirement Benefits
      • Tier 2 Regular Death & Survivor
      • Tier 1 SLEP Retirement Benefits
      • Tier 1 SLEP Death & Survivor
      • Tier 2 SLEP Retirement Benefits
      • Tier 2 SLEP Death & Survivor
      • Original ECO Retirement Benefits
      • Original ECO Death & Survivor
      • Revised ECO Retirement Benefits
      • Revised ECO Death & Survivor
      • Refunds for Inactive Members
      • Past Service for Inactive Members
      • Applying for Your Pension

    Understanding Plans and Tiers

    Not sure which plan you participate in? Learn More

    Members must know
    • Update Your Personal Information
    • Naming Beneficiaries
    • Member Statements Explained
    • Pension Estimates
    • Workshops for Members
    • Your Reciprocal Service
    • Reciprocal Pension Funds Directory
    • Leaving Your IMRF Employer
    • Disability Appeal Procedures
    • Non-Disability Appeal Procedures
    • Division of Benefits in Divorce
    • Endorsed Insurance Plans
    • IMRF and IRAs
    • Reporting a Death to IMRF
  • Retirees
    TIERS AND PLANS
    • Tier 1 Regular Plan
      TIER 1 REGULAR PLAN

      Most IMRF members are in the Regular Plan. If your first participation date in IMRF or any Reciprocal System is prior to January 1, 2011 you are in Tier 1.

      TIER 1 REGULAR PLAN INFORMATION
      • First Pension Payment
      • Ongoing Pension Payments
      • 13th Payment
      • Annual Increases
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Surviving Spouses
      • Annual Benefit Statements
    • Tier 2 Regular Plan
      TIER 2 REGULAR PLAN

      Most IMRF members are in the Regular Plan. If your first participation date in IMRF or any Reciprocal System is January 1, 2011 or later, you are in Tier 2.

      TIER 2 REGULAR PLAN INFORMATION
      • First Pension Payment
      • Ongoing Pension Payments
      • 13th Payment
      • Annual Increases
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Surviving Spouses
      • Annual Benefit Statements
    • Tier 1 SLEP Plan
      TIER 1 SHERIFF'S LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL (SLEP) PLAN

      SLEP participants may include many Illinois law enforcement professionals. Membership in SLEP is based on several items, such as your position, type of appointment, and/or action taken by your employer. The following positions may be eligible to participate in the SLEP Plan:

      • Deputy Sheriffs
      • Deputy
      • Sheriff and Chief Deputy
      • Correctional Officers
      • Forest Preserve District Rangers
      • Airport Police
      • Police Chief

      If your first participation was prior to January 1, 2011 you are in Tier 1.

      TIER 1 SLEP PLAN INFORMATION
      • First Pension Payment
      • Ongoing Pension Payments
      • 13th Payment
      • Annual Increases
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Surviving Spouses
      • Annual Benefit Statements
    • Tier 2 SLEP Plan
      TIER 2 SHERIFF'S LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL (SLEP) PLAN

      SLEP participants may include many Illinois law enforcement professionals. Membership in SLEP is based on several items, such as your position, type of appointment, and/or action taken by your employer. The following positions may be eligible to participate in the SLEP Plan:

      • Deputy Sheriffs
      • Deputy
      • Sheriff and Chief Deputy
      • Correctional Officers
      • Forest Preserve District Rangers
      • Airport Police
      • Police Chief

      If your first participation was January 1, 2011 or later you are in Tier 2.

      TIER 2 SLEP PLAN INFORMATION
      • First Pension Payment
      • Ongoing Pension Payments
      • 13th Payment
      • Annual Increases
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Surviving Spouses
      • Annual Benefit Statements
    • Original ECO Plan
      ORIGINAL ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIAL (ECO) BENEFIT PLAN

      ECO is an alternative benefit plan for elected county officials in Illinois. The ECO plan was closed to new participants on August 8, 2011.

      • If your first ECO participation date was between January 26, 2000 and December 31, 2010, you participate in Revised ECO Tier 1.
      • If you first elected to participate in the ECO Plan on or after January 1, 2011, you participate in Revised ECO Tier 2.
      • If you first participated in the ECO plan prior to January 26, 2000, you participate in Original ECO.
      ORIGINAL ECO PLAN INFORMATION
      • First Pension Payment
      • Ongoing Pension Payments
      • 13th Payment
      • Annual Increases
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Surviving Spouses
      • Annual Benefit Statements
    • Tier 1 Revised ECO Plan
      TIER 1 REVISED ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIAL (ECO) BENEFIT PLAN

      ECO is an alternative benefit plan for elected county officials in Illinois. The ECO plan was closed to new participants on August 8, 2011.

      • If your first ECO participation date was between January 26, 2000 and December 31, 2010, you participate in Revised ECO Tier 1.
      • If you first elected to participate in the ECO Plan on or after January 1, 2011, you participate in Revised ECO Tier 2.
      • If you first participated in the ECO plan prior to January 26, 2000, you participate in Original ECO.
      TIER 1 REVISED ECO PLAN INFORMATION
      • First Pension Payment
      • Ongoing Pension Payments
      • 13th Payment
      • Annual Increases
      • Death and Survivor Benefits
      • Surviving Spouses
      • Annual Benefit Statements

    2019 Annuitant Statement

    Your 2019 Annuitant Benefit Statement is now available in Member Access. Statements will be sent by mail in mid-November.

    View your 2019 Annuitant Benefit Statement in Member Access.

    RETIREES MUST KNOW
    • Returning to Work
    • Naming Beneficiaries
    • Certificate of Benefits - Retirees
    • Certificate of Benefits - Spouses
    • Workshops for Retirees
    • Update Direct Deposit
    • Endorsed Insurance Plans
    • Endorsed Insurance Videos
    • Continuing Employer Insurance
    • Federal and State Income Taxes
    • State Tax Directory
    • Appointing Representatives
    • Divorce and Remarriage Issues
    • Generations Serving Generations
    • IMRF and Social Security
    • Reporting a Death to IMRF
    • Update Your Personal Information
    • IMRF Book Club
      Everyone is Welcome!

      Welcome to the online discussion boards for IMRF's Book Club—we're glad you can join us! Our discussion boards complement the Retiree Fundamentals newsletter-based book club.

      Each book we read has its own discussion board. Comments submitted using the "discussion" link will be posted within one business day.

      You do not have to be an IMRF retiree to participate in our book club discussions. Anyone who is interested in discussing the book may participate. We welcome you all, and hope you enjoy our online book club!

      Books in Discussion
      • A Man Called Ove
      • Year of Yes
      • The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
      • Small Move, Big Change
      • 10% Happier
      • Drop Dead Healthy
      • Why Good Things Happen to Good People
      • What Do I Do Now? Dr. Foster's 30 Laws of Great Decision Making
      • Thanks! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier
      • Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes
  • Employers
    Employer Procedures
    • Authorized Agents Manual
    • Employer Tasks and Forms
      Completing Employer Tasks Quickly

      Try Employer Access First

      You can complete most tasks in Employer Access. You will find Employer Access links on these pages and in the "My Account" menu.

      Use the Search Bar

      If you're looking for a particular form and you know the form number you can enter it in the search bar. Forms are indexed to come up within the first few results.

      Links to Online Processes and Downloadable Forms
      • Administrative Tasks for Authorized Agents
      • Changes in Employee Information
      • Enrolling Employees in IMRF
      • Managing Disability Claims
      • Suggested Resolutions for Governing Bodies
      • Terminating Employees from IMRF Participation
      • Accelerated Payments
      • Making Payments to IMRF
      • Procedure Checklists
    • Employer Support Videos
    • Authorized Agent Workshops

    2019 Final Rate Notice

    Employers' 2019 Final Rate Notices are now available in Employer Access from the "Display Annual Documents" link under the "Documents" section of their account. The Final Rate Notice provides employers with their 2019 Annual Contribution Rate for each of its IMRF plans.


    Employers may view their 2019 Final Rate Notice here.

    Employers Must Know
    • GASB 68 Resources
    • Employer Rates
    • Reports for Employers
    • Considering Participation in IMRF
    • Early Retirement Incentive
    • Employees with Reciprocal Service
    • FMLA
    • Appeal Procedures
    • Active Military Reservists
    • Converting Military Service
    • Hiring IMRF Retirees - Cautions
    • Accelerated Payments
    • Payments to Retiring Employees
    • Endorsed Insurance Videos
    • GASB 68 Webinar
    • IMRF's Funding Policy Webinar
    • 2018 Rate Meeting Webinar
  • Investments
    IMRF Investments Topics
    • About IMRF Investments
      About IMRF Investments

      The IMRF Investment Department works under the guidance and direction of the Board of Trustees, and is governed by the Prudent Man Rule. It is the mission of the Investment Department to optimize the total return of the IMRF investment portfolio through a policy of long-term diversified investment, using parameters of prudent risk management.

      IMRF?s Investment Department works with independent professional money managers and consultants to achieve these goals.

      General Investments Information
      • Assets
      • Performance
      • Reports
      • Sample Investment Manager RFP
      • Sample Investment Consulting RFP
      • Sample Investment Manager Agreement
    • Business Opportunities
      About Business Opportunities

      IMRF periodically seeks exceptional professional investment firms to work with our investment team.

      Current Opportunities
      • Closed-End Global Opportunistic Real Estate Fund Search
      • Closed-End Unlisted Infrastructure Equity Fund Search
      • Global Customized Private Equity Separate Account Search
      • Non-RFP Investments
    • Policies and Charters
      IMRF Investment Policies and Charter

      IMRF?s investment and other policies are reviewed and updated on a regular basis in order to make sure that we are in full compliance with the Illinois Pension Code.

      Investment Policy Pages
      • Investment Committee Charter
      • Investment Policies
    • Investments Team
      Investments Team

      IMRF's investments are ultimately set by the authority of the IMRF Board of Trustees. The Board Investment Committee assists the Board of Trustees with its duty to invest the assets of the Fund.

      IMRF Investment staff administers and monitors IMRF investments, coordinates IMRF’s cash flow, implements asset allocation strategy, and monitors and reports upon Manager activity and performance and the activities of the Master Trustee. IMRF also works with various third-party investment service providers.

      Investment Team Pages
      • Board of Trustees Investment Committee
      • IMRF Investments Staff
      • Service Providers
    • Investment Managers
      The Role of Investment Managers at IMRF

      The Board employs professional investment managers who posses superior capabilities in the management of assets of public retirement funds. The Board gives them discretion, consistent with specified objectives and guidelines, to manage the IMRF?s assets.

      Current IMRF Investment Managers
      • Manager of Managers
      • Alternative Investments Managers
      • Domestic Equity Managers
      • Fixed Income Managers
      • International Equity Managers
      • Real Estate Managers
      • Illinois-Based Managers
    • Minority Managers and Brokers
      About Minority Managers and Brokers

      The availability of qualified minority and women owned business enterprises and businesses owned by a person with a disability is recognized by the Board. The characteristic of being a minority or women owned business enterprise or a business owned by a person with a disability is not a barrier to employment by the Board.

      Minority Managers and Brokers Pages
      • Emerging and Minority-Owned Managers
      • Minority Investment Manager Goals
      • Emerging Investment Manager Goals
      • Minority Broker/Dealer Goals
      • Contacts from Minority Brokers
  • About IMRF
    About IMRF
    • General Information
      GENERAL INFORMATION

      The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund was created in 1939 by the Illinois General Assembly and began operating in 1941 with 5 original employers and $5,000 in assets. Today IMRF serves almost 3,000 employers and has approximately $41 billion in assets.

      Since 1941, IMRF has provided employees of local governments and school districts in Illinois (with the exception of the City of Chicago and Cook County) with a sound and efficient system for the payment of retirement, disability, and death benefits.

      General INFORMATION RESOURCES
      • Mission Vision and Values
      • History
      • Structure and Organization
      • Funding Goal
      • Identity Protection Policy
      • IMRF and Social Security
    • IMRF Workshops
    • Transparency Portal
      IMRF's Commitment to Transparency

      IMRF is committed to operating transparently, which promotes accountability and builds public trust. Our Transparency Portal provides access to important public information and a link to our FOIA Request System.

      Transparency Resources
      • 2019 Budget
      • Actuarial Assumptions
      • 2017 Annual Financial Report
      • IMRF Employee Compensation
      • Board Resolutions
      • IMRF Ethics Code
      • Freedom of Information Act
      • FOIA Request System
      • Find an IMRF Employer
    • Media Room
      Media Room

      IMRF strives to be open and transparent with the media and the general public on information pertaining to IMRF public pensions. The Media Room is designed to promote and raise awareness about public pensions and help you stay connected. The Media Room serves as a platform to facilitate news, information, and videos about IMRF that are of interest to the media and general public.

      IMRF RESOURCES FOR THE MEDIA
      • IMRF 101
      • Public Pensions 101
      • Press Releases
      • Media Contacts
      • Freedom of Information Act
      • FOIA Request System
      • Find an IMRF Employer
      • Economic Impact Study
    • IMRF News
    • Lou's Road to Retirement
    • 75th Anniversary
    • Find an IMRF Employer
    • Board of Trustees
      BOARD OF TRUSTEES

      IMRF is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees elected by the people and institutions the fund is mandated to serve:

      • Four Executive Trustees elected by participating units of government
      • Three Employee Trustees elected by participating IMRF members
      • One Annuitant Trustee elected by IMRF annuitants
      BOARD OF TRUSTEE RESOURCES
      • About the Board of Trustees
      • Board of Trustees Directory
      • Board Committees
      • 2018 Board Election
      • Board Meeting Calendar
      • Board Meeting Highlights
    • Strategic Plan
      IMRF's 2017-2019 Strategic Plan
      IMRF implemented a formal strategic planning process and methodology in 2005 to ensure there is a mechanism to plan for the future needs of the Fund.
      Strategic Plan Pages
      • Introduction to the Strategic Plan
      • Executive Summary
      • Strategic Objectives and Key Strategies
      • Implementation of the Strategic Plan
    • Illinois Pension Legislation
      ILLINOIS PENSION LEGISLATION

      The Illinois Pension Code determines how IMRF operates and administers IMRF benefit plans. IMRF serves its members and employers as a source of information about legislation that affects the pension code and serves as an advocate to represent the interests of members and employers to state lawmakers.

      While the Illinois General Assembly is in session, IMRF sends twice-monthly Legislative Updates. Sign up for the Legislative Update here.

      LEGISLATION RESOURCES
      • Illinois Legislative Information
      • IMRF Board Legislative Agenda
      • Illinois Pension and Insurance Code
      • 100th General Assembly Bills
      • Laws Recently Passed
    • Board Resolutions
    • Employment at IMRF
      Employment at IMRF

      IMRF is the second largest—and best funded—statewide public pension system in Illinois. With a diverse staff of nearly 200 professionals, IMRF believes in hiring qualified candidates for varied careers to further its mission of providing the highest quality retirement services to its members, their beneficiaries and employers.

      IMRF EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
      • Career Opportunities
      • Organizational Culture
      • What Can IMRF Offer You?
    • Procurement
      About IMRF Procurement

      IMRF selects prospective vendors through a bidding process for most goods and services. IMRF expects its vendors to help the organization achieve its Customer Service Principles by providing on-time services and quality products. All purchasing at IMRF is done in compliance with IMRF's Purchasing Diversity Policy. 

      Procurement Resources
      • About IMRF Procurement
      • Procurement Diversity Policy
      • Vendor Management
      • Vendor Code of Conduct
      • 2019 Bid Calendar
      • Open Requests for Proposals
    Find Us or Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Oak Brook Office
    • Springfield Office
    • Email Directory
    • Field Services
      Field Services

      IMRF Field Representatives work with employers and members to assist them with IMRF related questions. IMRF Field Representatives also conduct employee workshops, Authorized Agent Certification Programs, and other informational presentations.

      Your Field Representatives
      • Locate your Field Representative
      • Tecya Anderson - East Central Illinois Territory Field Representative
      • Mandy Beedie-Powers - Central Illinois Territory Field Representative
      • Kevin Davis - Northeast Field Representative
      • Christine Fine - Southern Illinois Territory Field Representative
      • Paul Parise - Metro South Territory Field Representative
      • Jon Renner - Northern Illinois Territory Field Representative
      • Kate Setchell - Metro North Territory Field Representative
      • Randy Stevens - Western Illinois Territory Field Representative
  • Forms and Publications Archive
    Forms and Publications
    • Retiree Publications and Booklets
    • Member Publications and Booklets
    • Member and Retiree Forms
      Managing Your Interests and Serving Your Needs

      The fastest and easiest way to manage your IMRF account is through our secure Member Access available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Transactions are securely and instantly transmitted to IMRF. You will find Member Access links in the My Account section of the menu and in these forms pages.

      Forms Pages
      • Most Commonly Used Forms
      • Forms for Members
      • Forms for Retirees and Annuitants
    • Board Policy Index
      Board of Trustees Policies

      The contents of this Manual and its Board policies may be changed at any time at the sole discretion of the IMRF Board of Trustees or its designated agents.

      Index Pages
      • Section 1: IMRF Organization and Governance
      • Section 2: Board Governance Policies
    • Vendor Code of Conduct
    • Tax and Topic Letters
    • Member Newsletters
    • Retiree Newsletters
    • Employer Newsletters
      Employer Newsletters

      IMRF's Employer Digest is emailed to all employers with an active Employer Access account on a monthly basis. This e-newsletter includes news and links to best inform employers and help them administer IMRF.

      Current Year and Archive
      • 2019 Employer Newsletters
      • 2018 Employer Newsletters
      • 2017 Employer Newsletters
      • 2016 Employer Newsletters
      • 2015 Employer Newsletters
      • 2014 Employer Newsletters
      • 2013 Employer Newsletters
    • Legislative Update Newsletter
    Archive
    • Annual Financial Reports
    • General Memos
      General Memos

      IMRF electronically issues General Memorandum to all IMRF employers. When a topic applies to a certain group of employers, IMRF electronically issues those employers a Special Memorandum

      Commonly Referenced General Memos

      • GM 620 - Accelerated Payments
      • GM 555 - Eligible Sick Leave for Conversion to Service Credit
      • GM 506 - Health Insurance Continuation
      • Other Commonly Referenced General Memos
      General Memo Archive Pages
      • 2018 General Memos
      • 2017 General Memos
      • 2016 General Memos
      • 2015 General Memos
      • 2014 General Memos
      • 2013 General Memos
      • 2012 General Memos
      • 2011 General Memos
      • 2010 General Memos
      • 2009 General Memos
      • 2008 General Memos
      • 2007 General Memos
      • 2006 General Memos
      • 2005 General Memos
      • 2004 General Memos
      • 2003 General Memos
      • 2002 General Memos
    • Special Memos
      Special Memos

      When required to address an issue that affects a limited number of employers, IMRF electronically issues a Special Memorandum to that particular group. When a topic applies to all IMRF employers, IMRF electronically issues a General Memorandum.

      Commonly Referenced Special Memos

      • SM 316 - Submitting terminations due to Reduction in Force issues
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