• Disability Benefits
     
    Employees Covered by TRS
     
    Employees participating in the Illinois Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may be eligible for disability benefits if they are unable to come to work due to their own illness or disability. It is your responsibility to apply for TRS disability benefits when it is determined that you will be disabled for more than 30 days.

    For additional information, contact TRS directly at 800-877-7896 to talk to a member service representative. Information can also be obtained via the TRS website.
     
    Employees Covered by IMRF
     
    Employees participating in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) may be eligible for disability benefits if they are unable to come to work due to their own illness or disability. It is your responsibility to apply for IMRF disability benefits when it is determined that you will be disabled for more than 30 days. Please complete the application HERE  and have your physician complete the physician statement form. Forms can be obtained online via the IMRF website or an IMRF member services representative can be contacted at 800-275-4673. Once completed, forms must be sent to IMRF for processing at the address listed below:

     

    Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
    Suite 500
    2211 York Road
    Oak Brook, IL 60523-2337