Protecting the integrity of CTPF and ensuring benefits are paid accurately to eligible recipients is a core responsibility of CTPF. As part of this work, CTPF conducts periodic pension payment audits, which include verifying contact information for members and survivors who receive monthly benefits. This spring and summer, CTPF will mail letters and Address Verification Forms to certain groups of members. These mailings help confirm that benefits continue to be paid correctly and that CTPF has up to date contact information on file. Recipients are asked to complete, sign, notarize, and return the form by the deadline listed in their letter. Forms may be submitted by emailing a .PDF or .JPEG to imaging@ctpf.org (preferred), by fax, or U.S. Mail. It is important to respond by the deadline. If a completed form is not received on time, pension payments will be suspended until the form is returned and processed. Any suspended payments will be reinstated (including retroactive amounts), as soon as administratively feasible after the completed form is received. The document must be notarized. Online notaries such as Proof.com and Notarize.com are accepted. CTPF will also host in-person Notary Days where staff will provide notary services and collect completed forms. Contact Member Services at 312‑641‑4464 or memberservices@ctpf.org Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for assistance. Please have your CTPF Member ID, found on your pay stubs, available when calling. ADDRESS VERIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE WHO IS RECEIVING THE LETTER? CTPF is contacting members who have been receiving pension payments for five years or more with a monthly benefit in excess of $3,500. Initial contacts in May 2026 will be survivors and retired members with international addresses. In July 2026, retired members with last names A–B will be contacted. The website ctpf.org/pensionaudit will include future verification schedules. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO WHEN I GET A LETTER? Complete, and have the Address Verification Form notarized. Return the form to CTPF by the deadline listed in your letter. DOES THE FORM HAVE TO BE NOTARIZED? Yes, all forms must be notarized. WHERE CAN I GET MY FORM NOTARIZED? Notary services are often available at banks or credit unions, public libraries, shipping or office service centers, law offices, and senior or community centers. Members outside the United States may be able to use a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. CTPF will also accept online notarization services as detailed in your letter. In addition, CTPF will be hosting Notary Days, see the chart for information on dates and times. HOW SHOULD I RETURN THE FORM? Submit by emailing a .PDF or .JPEG to imaging@ctpf.org, or by fax. Copies are accepted. Sending electronically is preferred, however, forms can also be mailed to the CTPF office address. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT RESPOND? If the form is not returned by the deadline, pension payments will be suspended until the completed form is received and processed. NEED HELP? Contact Member Services at 312‑641‑4464 or memberservices@ctpf.org, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for assistance. Mailing Date Population Receiving Letters Notary Days Deadline for submission May 1, 2026 Survivors and members with international addresses* Thursday, May 28 Harold Washington Library 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25 Hilton Oak Lawn 9333 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. June 30, 2026 July 1, 2026 Members with last names A–B* Information will be posted at ctpf.org/ pensionaudit August 31, 2026 *Members who have been receiving pension payments for five years or more with a monthly benefit in excess of $3,500. 5
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