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IMRF provides two types of disability benefits: Temporary disability benefits. Total and Permanent disability benefits. You always start out receiving temporary disability.
How to apply. If you will be disabled for more than 30 consecutive days, you should apply for disability benefits, unless your employer will pay you for your entire disability period. We recommend you complete a "Member's Application for Disability Benefits" form (Available in Member Access).
If you stopped participating in IMRF and have 20 years or more of IMRF service credit on file with IMRF, you are immediately eligible for IMRF disability benefits once you return to participating status.
Typically, IMRF pays 50% of your average monthly earnings as your disability benefit. However, your IMRF disability benefits may be reduced to a monthly minimum of $10 if you receive either workers’ compensation or Workers’ Occupational Disease Act benefits.
IMRF Disability. IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) offers disability benefits to members who meet certain criteria. This benefit provides financial support to help cover living expenses during a period of disability. For more information about IMRF disability benefits, please click here. Back.
Each month an IMRF member receives a disability benefit, he or she also receives one month of service credit. You are eligible for disability benefits if you...
You are eligible for disability benefits if you... 1. Have 12 consecutive months of IMRF service credit preceding your disability. 2. Are unable to perform your IMRF job or any duties reasonably assigned by your employer for more than 30 days. 3. Receive treatment for your disabling condition as soon as you stop working, and your physician(s ...
