Your 13th Payment Has Been Direct Deposited!
Retirees who have received pension payments for at least 12 months in a row are qualified to receive a supplemental payment every July. We refer to this as the 13th Payment.

The 13th Payments for qualifying retirees were direct deposited
on July 8.

For 2022, the 13th Payment amount for qualifying retirees is 23.602% of the June amount.

To read more about 13th Payments and whether you qualify, please click here.
Member Access - How To
View Your 13th Payment Statement Now in Member Access!
To view your 13th Payment Statement online, log into Member Access. After you log in, go to the Quick Links section, in the right column of the home page, and click on EFT and Tax Statements.

The 13th Payment Statements are available in Member Access only, and will not be mailed.

If you do not already have a Member Access account, you will need a Registration Key to create one. You can call 1-800-ASK-IMRF (275-4673) and request the Registration Key on your current Benefits Statement or you can click here to request that a new Registration Key be mailed to you.

The Retiree Lifestyle Workshops will be offered online in an interactive webinar format again this year, with the opportunity to ask questions. These webinars are for IMRF retirees only.

Happy Hacks for More Positivity and Improved Well-Being
Our lives are bombarded with negativity, stress, and countless threats to our emotional well-being, work, and closest relationships. New research in neuroscience and positive psychology shows that when we experience happiness and positivity, it turns on all the learning centers in the brain and fuels positive outcomes in all aspects of our lives. Participants will learn about the common barriers to positivity and personal well-being and find out more about simple science-backed principles and practices, or happy hacks, to boost both positivity and productivity as well as mood and attitude.

Presented by: University of Illinois Extension

Length: The webinar will be approximately one hour and 15 minutes.

Dates:

  • Tuesday, July 26, at 10 AM or

  • Wednesday, July 27, at 10 AM or

  • Thursday, July 28, at 1 PM


Click here to register.
The Retiree Financial Workshops will be offered online in an interactive webinar format again this year, with the opportunity to ask questions. These webinars are for IMRF retirees only.

Financial Checkup for Retirees
You probably see your dentist and your doctor on a regular basis. But how long has it been since you had a financial checkup?
 
This class will show you how to do your own review, using checklists you can personalize. Knowing that your financial house is in order will make life easier for you and others who may assist you. You’ll learn how to:
 
  • Protect your private information to reduce the chance of fraud.

  • Check that you are receiving all the local, state, and federal senior services for which you’re eligible.

  • Simplify management of your bills and financial accounts.

  • Shop around for the best home and auto insurance.

  • Review your estate plan to make sure it is up to date.

  • Organize documents and information so that you or your family members can find it when needed.

  • Prepare for future challenges such as loss of a spouse or leaving your home.


Presented by: Karen Chan, Financial Educator
 
Length: approximately 90 minutes, depending upon audience participation
 
 
Dates:
 
  • Tuesday, August 9, at 10 AM or

  • Thursday, August 11, at 1 PM or

  • Tuesday, September 13, at 10 AM or

  • Thursday, September 15, at 1 PM


Click here to register.
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