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  • REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County and the Forest Preserve District Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County invites the submission of proposals from qualified firms to provide expert advice and comprehensive insurance broker services. The RFI is available beginning July 2, 2024.

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  • Request for Proposal: Real Estate Non-Core Manager Search

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Cook County invite the submission of proposals from qualified emerging investment managers with private open-end or closed-end real estate equity or debt strategies. The RFP is available beginning May 31, 2024 and the submission deadline is 3:00 P.M. Central Time, July 1, 2024.

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  • 1099-R Forms Mailed January 31, 2024

    1099-R tax forms for 2023 mailed to annuitants January 31, 2024. If you have not received your forms by February 13, 2024, please contact us.

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  • Request for Proposal: Private Infrastructure

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Cook County invite the submission of proposals from qualified private infrastructure investment managers currently offering open-end private infrastructure equity investment funds or infrastructure secondary funds. The RFP is available beginning September 20, 2023 and the submission deadline is 3:00 P.M. Central Time, October 11, 2023.​

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  • Request for Proposal: Pharmacy Benefit Management

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Cook County invites the submission of proposals from Qualified PBMs. The RFP is available beginning May 15, 2023 and the submission deadline is 5:00 P.M. Central Time, June 15, 2023.

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  • 2022 Retirement Board Election Results

    The Cook County Pension Fund held its annual Retirement Board election on October 27, 2022. Click the link below for the results.​

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  • 2021 Retirement Board Elections

    An election for a Cook County Employee Trustee, a Cook County Annuitant Trustee and a Forest Preserve District Employee Trustee will be held on October 27, 2021. Voting will take place by mail.

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  • 2020 1099-R Tax Forms Mailed

    1099R’s were mailed on 1/20/2021. If you do not receive your 1099R by 2/10/2020, please contact the Fund office for a reprinted form. Please Note: If you have moved, you must supply us with a change of address prior to any reissue of a 1099R.

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  • Request for Proposal: Global Custodian

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ and Forest Preserve District Employees’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Cook County invite the submission of proposals from qualified organizations to provide global custody and ancillary services. The RFP is available beginning October 9, 2020 and the submission deadline is 3:00 P.M. Central Time, November 16, 2020.

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  • Request for Proposal: Independent Certified Public Accounting Firms

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Cook County invites the submission of proposals from Qualified Independent Certified Public Account Firms. The RFP is available beginning October 2, 2020 and the submission deadline is 3:00 P.M. Central Time, November 5, 2020.

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  • Request for Proposal: International Developed Markets Equity (Emerging Manager)

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Cook County invite the submission of proposals from qualified emerging investment managers to manage an international developed markets equity portfolio. The RFP is available beginning August 10, 2020 and the submission deadline is 3:00 P.M. Central Time, August 28, 2020.

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  • Understanding the Impact of Furlough Days

    Furlough days have the effect of reducing the salary you’re paid, which reduces the retirement contributions you make to the Cook County Pension Fund toward your benefits.

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  • FUND SERVICES DURING CORONAVIRUS PERIOD

    All member benefits will continue to be paid in a timely manner and the Fund’s office continues to operate. Our office is currently closed to the public, so please call us at (312)603-1200 or send email to info@countypension.com for any information you may need.

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  • March 1st Payments

    Important information on when to expect your March 1 payment.

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  • Request for Proposal: Investment Consultant

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ and Forest Preserve District Employees’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Cook County invite the submission of proposals from qualified investment consulting organizations to provide full investment consulting services. The RFP is available beginning February 19, 2020 and the submission deadline is 3:00 P.M. Central Time, March 23, 2020.

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  • Tax Forms Mailed

    1099R forms were mailed on 1/29/2020. If you do not receive your 1099R by 2/18/2020, please contact the Fund office for a reprinted form. 1095B forms were mailed on 2/14/2020. If you do not receive your 1099R by 2/27/2020, please contact the Fund office for a reprinted form. Please Note: If you have moved, you must supply us with a change of address prior to any reissue of your tax form.

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  • 1099-R Tax Forms Mailed

    1099R’s were mailed on 1/29/2020. If you do not receive your 1099R by 2/18/2020, please contact the Fund office for a reprinted form. Please Note: If you have moved, you must supply us with a change of address prior to any reissue of a 1099R.

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  • January 1st Payments

    Here is important information on when to expect your January 1 payment.

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  • CCPF Office Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

    The Cook County Pension Fund (CCPF) office will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2019, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

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  • Open Enrollment for 2020 Health Benefits

    The Cook County Pension Fund’s annual in-person Open Enrollment events run November 1, 6, and 8, 2019.

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  • CCPF Office Closed in Observance of Columbus Day

    The Cook County Pension Fund (CCPF) office will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2019, in observance of Columbus Day.

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  • Notice of Trustee Vacancy

    The Retirement Board ("Board") of the County Employees' and Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County and ex officio for the Forest Preserve District Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board.

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  • Information for January 1 Payments

    January 1st checks will be mailed on Friday December 28th. Direct deposits are payable on January 1st; Since the first is a holiday, funds should post to your bank account no later than the first business day of the month. Please contact your financial institution regarding the availability of your funds. Direct Deposit statements for January 1st will be mailed December 26th.

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  • Upcoming: Medicare Education Seminar

    The Cook County Pension Fund (CCPF) is hosting a Medicare Education Seminar July 24, 2018, for retiree members at or approaching age 65.

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  • Active Core Plus Fixed Income Search

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Cook County invite the submission of proposals from qualified investment managers to manage an active core plus fixed income portfolio. The RFP is available beginning June 7, 2017 and the submission deadline is 3:00 P.M. Central Time, July 5, 2017. To receive the RFP, all interested parties are required to register. Registration is required to obtain a complete set of the proposal form

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  • Short Duration Fixed Income Emerging Manager Search

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ and Forest Preserve District Employees’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Cook County invite the submission of proposals from qualified emerging investment managers to manage a short duration fixed income portfolio. The RFP is available beginning June 5, 2017 and the submission deadline is 3:00 P.M. Central Time, July 5, 2017. To receive the RFP, all interested parties are required to register. Registration is required to obtain a complete set of the proposal fo​

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  • Retirees: UnitedHealthcare in Negotiations with the University of Chicago Medical Center and Physicians Group

    UnitedHealthcare (UHC) is currently working with the University of Chicago Medical Center and the University of Chicago Physician Group to renew their participation in the insurer's network. Currently, UHC’s relationship with the University of Chicago is set to expire July 1, 2017.

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  • Transition Management Services Search

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ and Forest Preserve District Employees’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Cook County invite the submission of proposals from qualified investment managers to provide full transition management services. The RFP is available beginning April 17, 2017 and the submission deadline is 3:00 P.M. Central Time, May 12, 2017. To receive the RFP, all interested parties are required to register. Registration is required to obtain a complete set of the proposal forms.

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  • Information for January 1st Payments

    January 1st checks and advices will be mailed the week of December 26. Direct deposits are payable on January 1, since the first is a weekend and the 2nd is a holiday, funds should post to your bank account no later than the first business day of the month. Please contact your financial institution regarding the availability of your funds. Please note that the federal tax rates for 2017 have not been released and will not be reflected with your January payment.

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  • 2017 Tax Forms

    1099R’s were mailed on 1/25/17. If you do not receive your 1099R by 2/10/17, please contact the Fund office for a reprinted form. Click read more for additional information. If you are an annuitant that received health coverage from the Fund in 2016 you will receive a 1095-B form from the Fund via mail. Forms were mailed on February 9.

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  • 2016 Trustee Election Results

    As decided by a majority of Cook County annuitants, CCPF congratulates Mr. John E. Fitzgerald who was declared the winner of this year’s election. As decided by a majority of Forest Preserve annuitants, CCPF congratulates Mr. Joseph N. Nevius who was declared the who was who was declared the winner of this year’s election. As decided by the Cook County employees, the Fund congratulates Mr. Robert DeGraff who was declared the winner of this year’s election. Thanks to everyone who participated.

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  • Employer Workforce Reduction

    If you are considering a job change or if your department has announced staff reductions, please be sure to be informed of your benefits with CCPF.

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  • Retiree Health Benefits - Open Enrollment

    Learn about important changes to health benefits during Open Enrollment period, occurring November 1 - November 30, 2016. Open Enrollment events will be held on October 28 (Orland Park, IL), November 1 (County Building, Chicago), November 4 (Lincolnwood, IL), and November 10 (Kroc Center, Chicago). Click below to find out more about Open Enrollment and event locations.

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  • Summer 2016 Member Newsletters

    The summer 2016 edition of Pension Notes, the member newsletter of the Cook County Pension Fund, is now available. Click below to view the newsletter online.

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  • 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

    The CAFR provides comprehensive data on the Fund's finances, investments, actuarial liabilities and assets, and other activities. Click ‘Read More’ for additional information.

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  • Request for Proposal: Pension Administration System Consulting Search

    The County Employees’ and Officers’ & Forest Preserve District Employees’ Annuity & Benefit Fund of Cook County invites the submission of proposals from qualified firms with in-depth knowledge and expertise in public pension plan administration and information technology systems to assist in the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) and procurement for a Pension Administration System (PAS). Additional services may include project management. The RFP will be available by September 21, 2016.​

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  • 2016 Retirement Board Elections

    An election for a Cook County Employee Trustee, a Cook County Annuitant Trustee and a Forest Preserve Annuitant Trustee will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Voting will take place in-person at the Cook County Building or by mail. Click the link below for more information about voting and candidacy.​​

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  • Office Closed - January 28, 2014

    Due to the dangerously cold weather, our office will be closed on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. We will reopen Wednesday January 29 at 8:30am. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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  • Summer 2012 Newsletter

    Our "Pension Notes" Newsletter Summmer 2012 issue has been mailed, click the link to view the newsletter.​

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