Senate Bill 3778 was signed into law as Public Act 102-0856. This law adds additional positions to those previously allowed to transfer service credit from IMRF to the State Employees Retirement System (SERS).
Who may apply
If you are currently participating in SERS, you are eligible to transfer up to 5 years of qualifying IMRF service credit you have earned to SERS. This IMRF service was earned by performing police duties with a participating municipality.
Types of eligible service
These additional types of service credit qualify:
- Department of Revenue investigators
- Illinois Gaming Board investigators
- Secretary of State investigators
- Arson investigators
Reinstated service also qualifies if it meets the criteria above.
Timeline to apply
- The window to transfer service is limited to six months. The window begins January 1, 2023 and ends June 30, 2023.
- We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to make sure there is enough time for both IMRF and SERS to process your transfer.
- If you have taken a refund of qualifying IMRF service, you can reinstate this service immediately. Keep in mind that IMRF will need additional time to generate your past service payment schedule and reinstate your service credit before it can be transferred.
Associated cost from SERS
You may also need to pay an additional cost for this transfer to SERS. IMRF has no further information about this amount.
How to apply
Complete the IMRF Transfer to State Employees Retirement System form. Scan your completed form and send it to IMRF by attaching it to a secure message using Member Access. You can also fax your form to 630-706-4289 or mail the form to us.