How do I obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate, death certificate, divorce decree, marriage or civil union license?
In order to receive certified copies of these documents, you will need to contact the department of vital records for the county in which the event(s) took place. For those that took place in Cook County, information on how to request the documents can be found at www.cookcountyclerk.com.
How do I change my address with PABF?
Please go to the Fund’s forms page, complete the change of address form and submit it to the Fund by mail or email to payments@chipabf.org.
How do I change my federal tax withholding?
You may change your election by completing a Form W-4P from the IRS or completing the Fund’s federal and state tax withholding form which we will create and send to you. Your signature is required on any of the above mentioned options which can be mailed or faxed to the Fund. If you need the […]
How can I get a verification letter of the pension that I receive?
You should contact the Fund at 312-235-4595 or by email payments@chipabf.org for a letter verifying your pension benefits.
What if a participant becomes disabled and cannot handle their affairs while in receipt of a benefit?
If a participant becomes disabled, the Board has the ability to approve payment of benefits to the individual(s) legally authorized to care for the participant. In general, the Board will approve payment of benefits to persons legally authorized to care for the disabled participant after the Fund receives a valid executed power of attorney and […]
What if the spouse of a participant dies or the participant is divorced after retirement? Can participants receive a refund of the contributions made for spousal annuity?
In both scenarios, the contributions made on the spouse’s behalf are not refundable to the participant.
I am about to turn 65 years old, what do I need to do?
In order to be eligible for Medicare benefits at age 65, you need to apply for those benefits 3 months before your 65th birthday at www.medicare.gov.
If a participant paid into social security, is he or she entitled to receive social security benefits as well pension benefits?
Social Security benefits may be reduced for participants entitled to receive pensions from State and Municipal pension plans. Participants should review the Social Security Administration Windfall Elimination Provision and contact the Social Security administration to determine eligibility for benefits.
Are participant’s retirement annuity benefits subject to federal income tax?
Retirement benefits are subject to federal income tax. However, participant contributions made prior to January 1, 1982 were taxed as income at the time you the participant received that payroll and are non- taxable as distributed by the Fund as retirement income. Each year a portion of retirement income will be considered non-taxable (excluded) until […]
Are participant’s retirement benefits subject to state income tax?
Retired participants who are Illinois residents do not pay state income tax on retirement income. Participants who reside in other states should consult their income tax professional to determine the taxability of benefits in their home state.