Member Statements Coming Soon!
Member Statements will be available online the last of week February and will also be mailed in batches to Member's homes, arriving between late February and mid March.

Reviewing your Member Statement for accuracy is very important. For details about what information is provided in your Member Statement and why reviewing it is important, please click here.

Please note: Starting in 2021 Member Statements will be available online only and will no longer be mailed. A Member Access account will be required for viewing online Member Statements.

The Member Statement mailed to you in February/March will contain a registration key you can use to create an online Member Access account, if you do not already have one.

See the Member Access box below for instructions on how to view your Member Statement online.
Preliminary IMRF 2019 Investment Returns
& Funded Status
IMRF had strong investment returns in 2019. Here are some of the financial highlights.

IMRF:

  • made 19.76% in investment returns in 2019, after portfolio management fees.

  • has about $44.6 billion in assets.

  • is 91.0% funded on an actuarial basis.

The strong return this year will help lower employer contribution rates and save money for local taxpayers in future years.

Click here to read more.
Member Access - Did You Know? 
You Can Apply For Your Pension Online!
To apply for your pension online, log in to Member Access. After you log in, hover your cursor over the My Account tab in the upper left. Click on "Apply for an IMRF Pension" at the bottom of the right column.

You should apply for your IMRF Pension about one month before you plan to retire.

Applying for a pension will take about 15 minutes. You will need the following information:

Step 1 - Pension Application:  
  • Your last day of work
  • Reciprocal System and service dates, if applicable
  • Early Retirement Incentive participation, if eligible

Step 2 - Direct Deposit: 

  • Bank routing and account numbers

Step 3 - Tax Withholding: 
 
  • Your withholding marital status and number of personal exemptions (optional)


If you need to create a Member Access account, click here.
Pre-Retirement Workshops
For IMRF members within 5 years of retirement. The workshops will cover IMRF benefits, finances, and legal issues. A speaker from IMRF will address the steps you must take before and during the IMRF retirement application process.
Need a Member Access account to register for a workshop?

Create an account here .

Personal Benefits Reviews

If you have already attended a
Pre-Retirement Workshop and want more information, you can schedule an appointment today for a
15-minute Personal Benefits Review with an IMRF Field Representative who will be available to answer specific questions in regard to your IMRF benefits.

NEW! Personal Benefits Reviews by Phone
You can now schedule a 25-minute phone call with an IMRF Field Representative to answer specific questions about your IMRF benefits. To view available times for a Phone Personal Benefits Review, log in to Member Access.
Upcoming Workshops

Feb 29 (Sat) Princeton, 10 AM
 
Mar 7 (Sat) West Dundee, 9 AM
Mar 7 (Sat) Centralia, 1 PM
Mar 10 (Tue) Charleston, 1 PM
Mar 14 (Sat) Champaign, 9 AM
Mar 17 (Tue) Mt. Vernon, 1 PM
Mar 17 (Tue) Matteson, 2 PM
Mar 24 (Tue) Mt. Prospect, 1 PM
Mar 25 (Wed) Moline, 9 AM
Mar 25 (Wed) Joliet, 10 AM
Mar 26 (Thu) Springfield, 3 PM
Mar 28 (Sat) Belleville, 9:30 AM
Mar 31 (Tue) Effingham, 9:30 AM
Mar 31 (Tue) Freeport, 10 AM
Mar 31 (Tue) Geneva, 1 PM

April 4 (Sat) Aurora, 9 AM
April 6 (Mon) Olney, 1 PM
April 7 (Tue) Elk Grove Village, 10 AM
April 8 (Wed) Utica, 9 AM
April 13 (Mon) W. Dundee, 5 PM
April 18 (Sat) Kankakee, 9 AM
April 18 (Sat) Peoria, 9 AM
April 20 (Mon) Collinsville, 9 AM
April 21 (Tue) Alton, 1 PM
April 21 (Tue) Bloomingdale, 1 PM
April 22 (Wed) Galena, 9 AM
April 22 (Wed) O’Fallon, 5 PM
April 28 (Tue) Decatur, 1 PM
April 28 (Tue) Gurnee, 1 PM
April 28 (Tue) Morris, 5 PM
April 29 (Wed) Macomb, 1 PM
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