Voluntary Annuitant Dental Benefits - Open Enrollment

The Fund has partnered with Guardian to offer a voluntary dental program to our annuitants. The plan will be completed administered by Guardian. The initial enrollment period will occur from April 1 to April 30 with plan benefits effective June 1, 2012.

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Phone system issues

We are aware that we are experiencing problems with our phone system. If you leave a message we will return your call. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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2011 1099R forms have been mailed

On January 19, 2012 all 1099R’s were mailed If you do not receive your 1099R by February 6, 2012 please contact the Fund office for a reprinted form. Please Note: If you have moved you must supply us with a change of address prior to any reissue of a 1099R.

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Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County and the Forest Preserve District Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for year ended December 31, 2010.

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Notice For Annuitants Receiving Direct Deposit

January 1, 2012 falls on a Sunday and as a reminder funds will be available no later than the first business day of the month. Please contact your bank for the availability of your deposit.

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Employee Layoffs

In these difficult times we know you have a lot to think about. We want to make sure you are aware of your benefits and options with the Pension Fund. If you have been laid off or are concerned that you may be laid off, you should review this information.

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Winter 2011 Newsletters

2011 Winter Newsletters have been mailed, click the link to view the newsletters.

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2011 Trustee Election

Congratulations to Mr. Brent Lewandowski from the Department of Corrections who has been declared as the winner of the 2011 Trustee Election. This is a three (3) year position which begins December 1st. We would like to thank all Candidates for participating in this year’s election and we would like to thank those employees who voted.

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Health Benefit Open Enrollment Meeting

Thanks to everyone that attended the Open Enrollment Meeting. Our members donated 457 pounds of food to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. See you at next year's meeting.

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Hedge Fund-of-Funds Manager Search

The Cook County Annuity & Benefit Fund invite the submission of proposals from qualified investment advisers to provide hedge fund-of-funds investment services effective August 31, 2011. RFP responses must be submitted by 12:00 Noon (CST), September 30, 2011.

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