General Memo 490

Paperwork

2002 IMRF Benefits booklet

April 12, 2002

Enclosed is a copy of IMRF’s 2002 Benefits Booklet for IMRF benefits under the Regular IMRF Plan.

Revisions to the booklet include: Page
Surviving spouse contributions refunds converted to monthly annuity 8
Optional retirement plans 18-19
Elimination of pre-existing investigation requirement for temporary disabling conditions occurring on January 1, 2002, and later 26
Change to Social Security full retirement ages 28
If you divorce 34-35
Social Security full retirement age chart 38
Health Insurance Continuation 39-40

You may request a small supply of the newly revised booklets

The revised booklet is also available as an Adobe Acrobat file (pdf) through IMRF Online. To open and print the booklet, you will need Adobe’s free software, Adobe Acrobat Reader (www.adobe.com).

If you have any comments or questions about IMRF benefits, please call IMRF’s Member Services Unit at 1-800-ASK-IMRF (1-800-275-4673), 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.