The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) is a defined benefit retirement plan which provides a lifetime retirement benefit to vested members who meet minimum age and service requirements.

General Information

For detailed information about retirement benefits and eligibility requirements, download the Your CTPF Pension information sheet.

Educational Workshops for Active Members 

The CTU Pension/Insurance Committee partners with CTPF to offer educational workshops for current members. CTPF To You: Understanding Pension Benefits provides general pension information, while the CTPF To You: Understanding Tier 2 Benefits focuses on Tier 2 benefits. To register for upcoming webinars, visit the CTPF Calendar.

CTPF To You: Understanding Pension Benefits Presentation and Recording

• View the CTPF To You: Understanding Pension Benefits presentation here.
• View the CTPF To You: Understanding Pension Benefits recording here.

CTPF To You: Understanding Tier 2 Benefits Presentation and Recording 

• View the CTPF To You: Understanding Tier 2 Benefits presentation here.
• View the CTPF To You: Understanding Tier 2 Benefits recording here.

Disability Benefits

A disability pension may be payable in the event of permanent disability with certain qualifications and service requirements. Download the Understanding Disability Benefits information sheet for information about the two types of disability benefits offered by CTPF and how to apply for disability.

Survivor & Death Benefits

The survivor and death benefits provided by CTPF are an important part of a family's financial future. If you are aware of the death of a CTPF member, please contact Member Services, 312-641-4464, to report the death so CTPF can begin the process of paying any benefits due. Visit Survivor & Death Benefits for more information.