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New IPPFA TV Video on Social Security Fairness Act
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New IPPFA TV Video on Social Security Fairness Act

IPPFA has updated the Social Security video presentation to include the major changes under the Social Security Fairness Act. This law increases benefits for fire and police personnel who have pensions from work that is not covered by Social Security. This affects City of Chicago retirees and most of the Illinois “Downstate” fire and police (as well as Illinois teachers and public employees in many states).

The new video, available on YouTube, covers the basics of Social Security and highlights what has changed with the adoption of the Social Security Fairness Act. Click here to watch the video.

This is a great source of information on these changes. Take a look and pass on the link to your active and retired members and friends who are affected by the law. For users who do not wish to use the direct link, simply go to YouTube and search for IPPFA TV.

Click here to view or download the IPPFA Social Security Info Bulletin.

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2024 Board Meetings

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Board Meetings

Member Trustee Election Information

Under provisions of the Illinois Pension Code, an election will be held to fill the office of Active Firefighter Member Trustee of The Retirement Board. The position will become vacant on December 1, 2024, because of the expiration of the term of an incumbent. Ballots will be mailed to all active members eligible to vote no later than September 18, 2024.

Click here to see the posted election notice for more details

All members are encouraged to exercise their right to vote.

Pre-Retirement Seminar

The 2025 Spring Pre-Retirement Seminar is scheduled to be held at Guaranteed Rate Field (Sox Park) in the Wintrust Conference and Learning Center. The date for the seminar is Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Registration is limited to 120 and we are at capacity for the spring event. We have tentatively set the Fall Pre-Retirement Seminar for September 27 at the same venue. Please register with the Fund via email at seminar@fabf.org to confirm participation or cancel if your plans have changed. 

Click here for more information and planning materials

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