Member Webinars:

Your Benefits Roadmap: Understanding Your IMRF Benefits

If you want to better understand the nature of IMRF and why you are making contributions, this webinar is for you! An IMRF representative will explain how your pension is funded, your benefits as an IMRF member, and the importance of having more than one savings vehicle as you prepare for your eventual retirement.

Now offered online, on-demand on the IMRF website. You can view this recently recorded webinar at any time, when it is convenient for you.

El Mapa Hacia SusBeneficios: Navegando Sus Beneficios con IMRF

Si desea comprender mejor la naturaleza de IMRF y por que esta haciendo contribuciones, este seminario web es para Usted! Un representante de IMRF explicará como es financiada su pensión, sus beneficios como miembro de IMRF, y la importancia de tener más de una forma de ahorro mientras se prepara para su futura jubilación.

Este seminario web está disponible a pedido en línea en el sitio web de IMRF y puede verse en cualquier momento que le sea conveniente.

Your Road to Retirement: Navigating the Retirement Process

This webinar is intended for members within five years of retirement. We will address the steps you must take before and during the IMRF retirement application process.

Now, offered online, on-demand on the IMRF website. You can view this recently recorded webinar at any time, when it is convenient for you.

Su Camino Hacia La Jubilación: Navegando el Proceso de Jubilación

Este semanario web está destinado para miembros que se encuentran dentro de cinco años previos a la jubilación. Abordaremos los pasos que debe seguir antes y durante el proceso de jubilación con IMRF.

Este seminario web está disponible a pedido en línea en el sitio web de IMRF y puede verse en cualquier momento que le sea conveniente.

Personal Benefits Review by Phone

If you have already attended a webinar and want more information, you can schedule an appointment for a 25-minute Personal Benefits Review by phone with an IMRF representative who will be available to answer specific questions in regard to your IMRF benefits.

To view available times for a Phone Personal Benefits Review, sign in to your Member Access account.

Retiree Webinars:

The Retiree Lifestyle Workshops will be offered online in an interactive webinar format this year, with the opportunity to ask questions. These webinars are for IMRF retirees only and are presented by the University of Illinois Extension Educators. The programs are free, but they require registration.

Fur Real Companionship

Explore the healing power of companionship, even if you can’t care for a pet yourself. pets can chase away loneliness, provide a sense of purpose, and get you moving. Explore fun alternatives for those who can’t care for a pet. Whether you’re an older adult, a family member, or a caregiver, this workshop will offer valuable insights and tips on how furry friends can enrich lives and create lasting bonds. (Runs for 1.5 hours)

Wellness in Nature

Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables and fruits in a garden, to hiking and exploring a forest preserve, even a short amount of time spent in nature can improve overall health. Explore the health benefits of being present in nature and discover simple activities to foster experiences in the natural world. (Runs for 1.5 hours)

The Retiree Financial Workshop will be offered online in an interactive webinar format this year, with the opportunity to ask questions. These webinars are for IMRF retirees only and are presented by Karen Chan, Financial Educator. The programs are free, but they require registration. 

Understanding Medicare Choices

Whether you’re signing up for the first time or wondering if you should make a change, this class will help you make a more informed decision about Medicare. We will break down the different types of medical expenses and compare how traditional Medicare (A/B/D & Supplement Plans) and Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) cover – or don’t cover – those expenses. We’ll talk about when you should sign up, when you can change from one plan to another, and the barriers to doing that.

Strategies for Claiming Social Security Benefits

Knowing your tools and learning how to use them makes any job easier. The same is true for estate planning. In this workshop, you’ll become familiar with a range of estate planning tools, what they do, and the terminology they use. In addition to wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, we will discuss the role that titling of property, and gifting can play. Finally, we’ll take a look at how these tools work with our tax system, including estate, income, generation-skipping and gift taxes.

Employer Webinars:

Authorized Agent Workshops

Our Employer Workshops are offered online in 2 separate webinar parts designed for Authorized Agents and other employer representatives. Staff members who assist you with day-to-day IMRF issues and processes, such as enrollment, payroll reporting, benefit applications and various member inquiries, are invited to attend.

Part 1: Authorized Agent Webinar: Introduction, Enrollment, Wage Reporting, and Termination

Part 2: Authorized Agent Webinar: Benefits, Employer Rates, and Legislation