CCPF News & Updates

Moved Recently? Let CCPF Know.

Find out why it's important to notify CCPF of this change.

Here’s What Your Unused Sick and Vacation Time Could Mean for Your Annuity

Unlike vacation time, your unused sick time will not be paid out to you upon retirement. But you can purchase its worth in service credit. Find out more by clicking the link below.

Update for Members Applying for Ordinary Disability

The Cook County Pension Fund (CCPF) has hired Concentra Occupational Health to complete the County Physician Statement for CCPF members applying for ordinary disability benefits.

Important Notice to Members Applying for Ordinary Disability

The Cook County Health and Hospitals System recently notified the Cook County Pension Fund (CCPF) that effective August 1, 2018, the County doctor will no longer complete the County Physician Statement (CPS) for Cook County and Forest Preserve District employees applying for ordinary disability. Click 'Read More' for next steps.

Approaching Your Retirement Date? Call Us.

If you are 30 to 90 days away from your official date of retirement, call CCPF at 312-603-1200 as soon as possible to schedule a meeting with a benefits counselor to complete your retirement application and explore your healthcare options.

The Fundamentals of Service Credit

Service credit is based on your work history with Cook County or the Forest Preserve District and can only be granted to you if you’ve made pension contributions to CCPF.

Visiting the Cook County Pension Fund

To meet with a counselor, schedule your appointment in advance.

The Impact of Furlough Days on Your Retirement Benefits

Furlough days have the effect of reducing the salary you’re paid, which reduces the retirement contributions you make to the Cook County Pension Fund toward your benefits.

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