The Retiree Lifestyle Workshop will be offered online in an interactive webinar format again this year, with the opportunity to ask questions. These webinars are for IMRF retirees only and are presented by the University of Illinois Extension Educators.

Registration is open!
Registration information and a link to register are available here, on the IMRF website.


Penning Your Past
Have you thought about writing your own life story as a way to share with others, or perhaps to leave a legacy? Come and explore ways to preserve your individual and family stories for future generations. No prior writing skills are needed – your writing is good enough! (Runs for 1.5 hours)

Dates:

  • Wednesday, July 19, 9:30 AM or

  • Thursday, July 20, 9:30 AM or

  • Friday, July 21, 9:30 AM

(Please note: This is one workshop offered at 3 different times. Please register for just one of the times.)


Don't Go It Alone: Improving Your Social Connections
Social isolation and loneliness can deeply impact one’s quality of life, especially for older adults. Learn the difference between social isolation and loneliness, identify risk factors for both, and gain strategies for staying connected with others. (Runs for 1.5 hours)

Dates:

  • Tuesday, August 8, 9:30 AM or

  • Wednesday, August 9, 9:30 AM or

  • Thursday, August 10, 9:30 AM

(Please note: This is one workshop offered at 3 different times. Please register for just one of the times.)
The Retiree Financial Workshops will be offered online in an interactive webinar format again this year, with the opportunity to ask questions. These webinars are for IMRF retirees only.

Presented by: Karen Chan, Financial Educator
Length: approximately 90 minutes, depending upon audience participation


Understanding Medicare Choices
Whether you are signing up for the first time or wondering if you should make a change, Medicare choices are complicated. This class will help you make a more informed decision.

We will break down the different types of medical expenses (doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital stays, dental, etc.) and compare how traditional Medicare (A/B/D) and Medicare Advantage Plans (aka Part C) cover – or don’t cover – those expenses. We will talk about when you should sign up, when you can change from one plan to the other (and the barriers to doing that), and what additional types of insurance could fill the gaps.

Dates:
 
  • Thursday, September 7, at 10 AM or

  • Monday, September 18, at 1 PM

(Please note: This is one workshop offered at 2 different times. Please register for just one of the times.)


Recognizing and Preventing Financial Fraud in 2023
Scammers continue to up their game by adopting new technologies like AI (artificial intelligence) and expanding low-tech frauds such as check washing. That means we need to up our game, too!

Learn the newest tips to protect yourself from these emerging trends, and get a refresher on best practices to protect your private information and avoid becoming a victim.

Dates:

  • Monday, September 11, at 10 AM or

  • Thursday, September 14, at 1 PM

(Please note: This is one workshop offered at 2 different times. Please register for just one of the times.)


Click here to register.
13th Payments Have Been Deposited for Qualified Retirees!
Retirees who have received pension payments for at least 12 months in a row are qualified to receive a supplemental payment every July. We refer to this as the 13th Payment.

The 13th Payments for qualifying retirees were direct deposited
on July 7.

For 2023, the 13th Payment amount for qualifying members will be 24.107% of the June amount. To read more about 13th Payments and whether you qualify, please click here.
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