IMRF
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund was created in 1939 by the Illinois General Assembly and began operating in 1941 with 5 original employers and $5,000 in assets. Today IMRF serves almost 3,000 employers and has approximately $41 billion in assets.
Since 1941, IMRF has provided employees of local governments and school districts in Illinois (with the exception of the City of Chicago and Cook County) with a sound and efficient system for the payment of retirement, disability, and death benefits.
Contact IMRF Member Services
IMRF website
1-800-ASK-IMRF (1-800-275-4673) / Mon-Fri, 7:30 am-5:30 pm CST
Call volumes / wait times have been high. You can utilize the following to reach a representative:
Call Back Assist - a virtual queue that holds your place in line and a representative will call you back.
Secure Message - log into your IMRF account and send a secure message/email. Response to secure message can take up to 10 days.
New Members
Visit this page to learn more about your IMRF benefits and how to sign up for your Member Access Account.
IMRF Tiers 1 and 2
Visit the pages below to view more information about IMRF tiers 1 and 2.
Click here to view a comparison of both tiers.
Voluntary Additional Contributions (VAC)
To make or change Voluntary Additional Contributions, download the "Election to Make or Change Voluntary Additional Contributions" form within your Member Access Portal. Instructions can be found here.For more information about the IMRF VAC, visit this page or contact IMRF.
IMRF Webinars
Members Under Age 40Glass Half Full Workshop Webinar
This workshop is for IMRF members under 40. If you want to better understand the nature of IMRF and why you are making contributions, this webinar is for you! An IMRF representative will explain how your pension is funded, your benefits as an IMRF member, and the importance of having more than one savings vehicle as you prepare for your eventual retirement. The webinar will be approximately 1 hour.
Pre-Recorded IMRF Retirement Workshop Webinar
Pre-Retirement Workshops are intended for members within five years of retirement. We will address the steps you must take before and during the IMRF retirement application process. The webinar will be approximately 1 hour.
Converting Military Service
If you served in the U.S. Military, you may be eligible to convert your military service to IMRF service. The most common type is military service earned before you joined IMRF. You may qualify for military leave service credit under the Illinois Pension Code or under a federal law.
To convert military service to IMRF service credit, download the "Application for Military Service Credit" form within your Member Access Portal. Instructions can be found here.
Forms for Members
Follow the step by step instructions below on how to download a form within the IMRF Member Access Portal.
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