FAQs

If you have earned 5 years of vesting service after March 1, 1998 and are 65 years old, you are eligible to receive a vested pension. Prior to 1998, you must have earned 10 years of vesting service. If you have 15 pension credits and are over the age of 55, you are eligible to receive a vested pension. If you have 30 or more pension credits, you are eligible to receive a pension at any age. If you have reached age 65 and have 15 or more pension credits, you are eligible to receive a regular pension. If you…

It can take up to 90 days to process a pension application.  In some cases, the pension application process can take up to 180 days.

You must submit a completed pension application along with the following documents: original or certified copy of your birth certificate an original or certified copy of your spouse’s birth certificate and marriage certificate (if married) an original or certified death certificate (if widowed) divorce decree (if either you or your spouse were previously divorced)

To be eligible for a rollover distribution your benefit must be paid in the form of a lump sum. The Plan allows for a one-time lump sum distribution if the actuarial present value of the benefit payable over your lifetime is less than $5,000.00.

You can print a pension application here or call the fund office at 773-685-0340. Please note, pension applications cannot be faxed or emailed. Pension applications must be delivered in person to the fund office or mailed with the required original documents enclosed. If mailed, required original documents will be returned to the sender’s address.

You can contact the fund office at 773-685-0340.