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Consent to Issuance of QILDRO - Cook County Pension Fund 2026

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The document provides instructions for completing the QILDRO (Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order) consent form required for members of the Cook County and Forest Preserve District Employees’ Annuity & Benefit Fund whose membership began before July 1, 1999. It outlines the necessary steps to fill out the form, including entering court details, member and alternate payee information, and emphasizes that the consent is irrevocable once submitted. The form must be signed and dated by the member and submitted to the Fund's administrative office to avoid invalidation.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
In the caption section, enter the court's judicial district and county. Ensure that the issuing court is an Illinois court.
Fill in the case caption and case number accurately.
In the body of the form, provide all required information for both the member and alternative payee, including names and Social Security numbers.
On the signature line, ensure that the consent form is dated and signed by you, the consenting member of the Retirement Fund.
Once completed, submit the form directly to the Cook County Pension Fund at their administrative offices. Remember that failure to use this specific form may invalidate your order.

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What is the spousal annuity for Cook County pension?

Surviving Spouse Pension Amount Your surviving spouse is entitled to 65% of your annuity provided that your spouse is age 55 when you die or you had 30 or more years of service credit.

How long do you have to work for Cook County to get a pension?

Eligibility. To receive a pension benefit, you must have a minimum of 10 years of credited service with SERS. You may retire at: Age 67, with 10 years of service credit.

How does Cook County pension work?

Cook County employees contribute 8.5% of their pensionable salary to the Cook County Pension Fund (CCPF). (Sheriffs Police contribute 9%.) Through their years of employment, they build service credit towards a retirement annuity or pension.

How does my local government pension work?

Your pension is worked out every year and added to your pension account. Each year, 1/49th of your pensionable pay is put into your pension account. At the end of the year the total amount of pension in your account is adjusted in line with changes in the cost of living.

What is a Qildro calculation order in Illinois?

A QILDRO / QILDRO Calculation Court Order must specify the dollar amount or percentage payable to the alternate payee. Two options are available when allocating a percentage based benefit, one is a percentage of the gross benefit, and the other is a percentage of the marital portion.

How are pensions usually paid out?

You can: take a pension annuity and receiving a monthly check; or, if your employer allows, take a lump-sum distribution, which you will need to invest and manage: lump sums can be rolled into an IRA, where you are taxed only on money you decide to take out.

What are the survivor benefits for Cook County pension?

Your surviving spouse may receive your first payment as a check. Following your first check your spouse will receive a direct deposit form. Your surviving spouse will receive a $1,000 Death Benefit along with a lifetime pension annuity.

Consent to Issuance of QILDRO - Cook County Pension Fund 2026

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