The survivor and death benefits provided by the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) are an important part of a family's financial future. If you are aware of the death of a CTPF member, please contact Member Services, 312-641-4464, to report the death so CTPF can begin the process of paying any benefits due. 

Designated Beneficiaries

CTPF members should ensure that they have designated a beneficiary. If you have not done so, or need to update your beneficiary, download and complete the Form 105: Designation of Beneficiary Form.

Eligible survivors and beneficiaries will be contacted by CTPF to initiate the application process. The Death Benefit Application will be sent to all beneficiaries. It provides a detailed list of required documents that must accompany the application in order to receive death benefit payment(s).

Download the Survivor & Death Benefit information sheet for additional information about benefits that may be available to survivors and beneficiaries of CTPF members. 

Address Verification Mailings 

Protecting the integrity of CTPF and ensuring benefits are paid accurately to eligible recipients is a core responsibility of CTPF. As part of this work, CTPF conducts pension payment audits, which include verifying contact information for members and survivors who receive monthly benefits.  

Periodically, CTPF will mail letters and Address Verification Forms to certain groups of members. These mailings help confirm that benefits continue to be paid correctly and that CTPF has up‑to‑date contact information on file. Learn more on the Pension Audit webpage.