We understand that dealing with any death is difficult, and we are sorry for your loss.
Letting IMRF know about the death of a member is important to make sure you receive any death benefits you are entitled to as soon as possible.
What you need to do
- Telephone an IMRF Member Services Representative at 1-800-ASK-IMRF (1-800-275-4673), Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to report the death to IMRF.
Please have the following information ready: - The member’s name
- The last four digits of the member’s Social Security number
- The date the member passed away
- Your identity
- Whether there is a surviving spouse who might be entitled to a benefit.
- The name and address of the person handling the deceased member’s affairs
- IMRF will mail a letter to the person handling the deceased member’s affairs. This letter:
- Lists the names of the beneficiary(ies) that the member specified
- Includes any benefit forms that should be completed, such as an "Application for a Death Benefit" form
- Requests a photocopy of the death certificate and copies of marriage and birth certificates for a surviving spouse.
Additional Information
Questions about Beneficiaries
We cannot provide the names of any beneficiaries over the phone. A letter that includes the member’s names beneficiaries will be mailed to the person handling the deceased member’s affairs.