Members who participate in the AARP Medicare Supplement Plan F (UnitedHealthcare) received a letter from UnitedHealthcare (UHC) with information regarding a June 1, 2021, rate increase. Plan F premiums are based on age, gender, vary by geographic area, and are determined directly by UHC.

Novmeber 1-5, 2021, CTPF will hold elections for:  

• Two Teacher Trustees to serve three-year terms from/ November 2021 – 2024
• Three Pensioner Trustees to serve two-year terms from November 2021 – 2023 

The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF) is committed to protecting members’ data, and in an effort to improve the security of personal information, CTPF has eliminated the use of social security numbers throughout most outbound correspondence.  

Members who want to register for myCTPF will need their Member ID. Active members can find their Member ID on their Annual Statement and Annuitants can find the Member ID on a pay advice.

CTPF has launched its new Self-Service Portal, myCTPF. Members who register for myCTPF create their own unique User ID and password.

Members who were enrolled in a Blue Cross or Blue Shield health insurance or administrative services plan between 2008 and 2020 may receive a postcard or email notifying them of their eligibility to join a Class Action lawsuit. CTPF has been notified that this is legitimate outreach on behalf of BCBS. CTPF members who have questions or need additional information should use these options:

• Visit the settlement website, at www.BCBSsettlement.com
• Call the Class Action hotline 1-888-681-1142
• Email at info@BCBSsettlement.com

The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) announced the release of its 2021 Economic Impact Statement. CTPF made $1.4 billion in direct payments to annuitants living in Illinois in 2020. Those payments had a $2.0 billion impact on the Illinois economy, supporting more than 13,274 jobs in the State.  The Buck Stays Here: Understanding the Economic Impact of CTPF Benefit Payments on the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago is produced annually and details CTPF's impact on the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago. The report includes economic impact by legislative district and Chicago ward.  

A meeting of the Claims and Service Credit Committee will be held today, April 29, 2021, at 4:30 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 emergency, and in accordance with Public Act 101-0640, enacted June 12, 2020, this meeting is being conducted via audio/videoconferencing.

Members who do not participate in CTPF health insurance plans can apply for a rebate of their premium payments, payable annually. The mailing with the information needed to submit a rebate application was sent to eligible members on Friday, February 19, 2021.  

6:30 p.m. The meeting has adjourned

4:50 p.m. The Trustees are now in Executive Session

A meeting of the Personnel Committee will be held Today, April 27, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 emergency, and in accordance with Public Act 101-0640, enacted June 12, 2020, this meeting is being conducted via audio/videoconferencing.

Members who participate in the AARP Medicare Supplement Plan F (UnitedHealthcare) recently received a letter from UnitedHealthcare (UHC) with information regarding a June 1, 2021, rate increase. Plan F premiums are based on age, gender, vary by geographic area, and are determined directly by UHC.

The Spring issues of Pension News are now available. Retirees will receive their copy via U.S. mail and Pension Representatives will distribute copies to Teachers in schools. Copies are also available online.

Click here for the Reitree version. 

Click here for the Active Member version.

5:40 p.m. the meeting has adjourned

1:10 p.m. the Trustees have recessed to executive session. 

A Special Meeting of the CTPF Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the Executive Director position. 

Due to the COVID-19 emergency, and in accordance with Public Act 101-0640, enacted June 12, 2020, this meeting is being conducted via audio/videoconferencing.

A meeting of the Investment Committee will be held Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 9:30 a.m.

Due to the COVID-19 emergency, and in accordance with Public Act 101-0640, enacted June 12, 2020, this meeting is being conducted via audio/videoconferencing.

Last spring, Gabriel Christopher and Travonce Flowers of Equis Financial obtained CTPF members’ email addresses and contacted numerous members in an attempt to sell life insurance products.

6:45 p.m. The meeting has adjourned

6:06 p.m. the Trustees have recessed to executive session.

A meeting of the Finance and Audit Committee will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 emergency, and in accordance with Public Act 101-0640, enacted June 12, 2020, this meeting is being conducted via audio/videoconferencing.

CTPF members who are enrolled in Humana Group Medicare Advantage Plan members can join a Humana Member Engagement meeting which will be held on several dates between May 4, 2021, and July 1, 2021. 

Members who participate in the AARP Medicare Supplement Plan F (UnitedHealthcare) recently received a letter from UnitedHealthcare (UHC) with information regarding a June 1, 2021, rate increase. Plan F premiums are based on age, gender, vary by geographic area, and are determined directly by UHC.

4:37 p.m. the meeting has adjourned

3:50 p.m. the Trustees have returned to Open Session

2:08 p.m. the Trustees have moved to executive session.

1:10 p.m. the Trusees have returned to Open Session

12:10 p.m. the Trustees have recessed for lunch and will return at 1:10 p.m.

The CTPF Board of Trustees is holding a Board meeting, today, April 15, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 emergency, and in accordance with Public Act 101-0640, enacted June 12, 2020, this meeting is being conducted via audio/video conferencing. 

Public participation will be available at the beginning of the meeting. The agenda is available through the BoardDocs meeting system. Information is posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. Pursuant to Public Act 101-0640, all votes will be taken by roll call.

Novmeber 1-5, 2021, CTPF will hold elections for:  

• Two Teacher Trustees to serve three-year terms from/ November 2021 – 2024
• Three Pensioner Trustees to serve two-year terms from November 2021 – 2023 

The City of Chicago is providing in-home COVID-19 vaccination for Chicago residents who are unable to leave home due to age, disability, or medical impairment. This program is intended to provide access to COVID-19 vaccine in a safe, equitable, and effective method. This mobile, home-health community vaccination program will serve those who are unable to travel to a vaccination site, as well as their caregivers. Those interested in signing up for the program should complete this survey (https://redcap.link/MobileCOVIDVax).