Each year the Finance Staff of the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund prepares a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The CAFR is prepared by fund staff, reviewed by the fund's independent auditor, and includes detailed investment, actuarial and statistical information about the Fund for the fiscal year. View CAFRs here.
CTPF offers health insurance benefits to retirees, dependents, and survivors if the retiree's final teaching service was with the Chicago Public or Charter Schools. Detailed information about health insurance plans and options can be found in CTPF's Health Insurance Handbook and Open Enrollment Guide. View health insurance information here.
Newsletters are published quarterly and distributed to fund members and other interested parties. Copies of recent additions can be found below.
Recent Newsletters
Winter 2011 - Retirees
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Winter 2011 - Actives
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Fall 2011 - Actives
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Fall 2011 - Retirees
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Spring/Summer 2011 - Actives
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Spring/Summer 2011 - Retirees
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Winter 2010 - Actives
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Winter 2010 - Retirees
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Winter 2010 Talking Points
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E-Lerts are sent out on an as-needed basis when member action is called for, while E-News is sent on a monthly basis as a general update. You can sign up to receive E-Lerts here. Archives of our E-Lerts are listed below.
CTPF has recently reorganized, refreshed and reissued its entire set of informational brochures. PDF copies may be found below. If you would like to view the file with your full screen capacity, click on the "new window" link.
Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund Member Information
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This brochure, designed for new members, provides an overview of CTPF benefits.
Reciprocity and Your Retirement
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Members with service in more than one Illinois retirement system should review this brochure, which summarizes the benefits of a reciprocal retirement.
Understanding The 2.2 Upgrade Option
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Members with service credit prior to July 1, 1998, should consider upgrading all service to the 2.2 pension formula. This brochure provides more information about the upgrade process and cost.
Understanding Disability Benefits
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Members considering a disability application should review this brochure, which describes the benefits provided by duty disability and disability retirement pensions.
Understanding Optional Service
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Active members may exercise a variety of service purchase options prior to retirement. This brochure covers available options and the service purchase process.
Understanding Survivor and Death Benefits
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All members should understand CTPF survivor and death benefits. This brochure reviews member responsibilities and the benefits available to survivors.
Understanding Your Health Insurance
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Retired members should review this brochure, which includes information about post-retirement health insurance options and the premium rebate available to eligible CTPF retirees.
Understanding Your Options
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Members leaving CTPF-covered employment should review this brochure, which offers options for managing pension assets accumulated during employment.
Your Retirement From Teaching
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Active members considering retirement should review this brochure, which illustrates the retirement process and highlights the steps needed to ensure a smoooth transition.