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Summary of Benefits
The Retirement Board of the Cook County Pension Fund (The Fund) administers the benefits provided in Article 9 & 10 of the Illinois Pension Code. The Fund provides benefits to those that meet the eligibility requirements.
Available Benefits
1. Retirement Annuity
Available to those that meet the minimum age and service requirements and have severed employement with Cook County or the Forest Preserve District. The annuity is a monthly payment that is usually payable for the lifetime of the retiree.
2. Survivors Annuity
Available in the event of a retiree or employee's death. An annuity is payable to the eligible surviving spouse or surviving child under the age of 18.
3. Death Benefit
A one time payment of $1,000 is payable to a retiree or employee's estate or named beneficiaries in the event of the retiree or employee's death.
4. Group Health Benefits
Medical and Prescription benefits available to eligible annuitants and their eligible dependents. A monthly premium is deducted from the annuitants annuity benefit.
5. Disability Benefits
A benefit payment designed to provide compensation, in replacement of salary, for those injured or suffering from an illness that prevents an employee from working.
Further Information
Please contact a retirement counselor or the Health Benefits department at the Fund for further information regarding the benefit and application process. Please refer to contact information for details.