b'To provide, protect, and enhance the present and future economic well being of members, pensioners and beneficiariesTOGETHER, we will continue to BUILD A SECURE FUTURE for through efficient and effective managementall members. Thank you for your TRUST and PARTNERSHIP. of benefit programs, investment practices,Wishing you a healthy and productive year ahead.and customer service, and to commit to earning and keeping the respect and trustAs we step into a newmore about CTPFs efforts to ensure that of the participants through quality serviceyear, I am honored toour assets are protected on page 3.and by protecting retirement benefits,reflect on the storiesAdvocacy remains at the heart of our in compliance with applicable lawsand milestones thatmission. The push for SB 1893 / HB and standards. define our Fund and4396, which seeks to increase the retiree its vibrant community.health insurance subsidy from $65 This edition of Pensionmillion to $100 million, to keep insurance A premier retirement system, modelingCarlton W. Lenoir, Sr. News highlightsaffordable and sustainable, is a critical diversity, equity and inclusion, consistentlyExecutive Director our commitment tofocus of our spring agenda. We took a achieving top decile risk-adjusted returnsintegrity, transparency, and advocacy forfirst step forward with a Senate subject and highly rated by our members forour members.matter hearing last fall, and our members customer service excellence. We have made significant stridesdemonstrated overwhelming support, in protecting member assets, withwith nearly 900 witness slips completed. Trustees prioritizing the detection andWe hope to build on the positive response prosecution of fraud in overpaymentfrom members and legislators, with an cases. CTPF has clear mechanismsadditional hearing in the House this for recording and reporting memberwinter. Once we have details, we will again deaths, and multiple outside vendorsbe calling upon you to share the strength who provide death-confirmations.of our collective voice. Please watch Early reporting ensures that survivorsyour email and our website for more CTPF takes swift legal action toreceive lump-sum death benefits andinformation and ways you can support safeguard member assets in Deathsurvivor pensions quickly, providingCTPF and our vital retiree Overpayment Cases 3 security for surviving family members.health insurance. We have increased our efforts aroundAs we look ahead, I encourage our retirees death reporting in recent years, withto stay engaged with the Fund, whether SB 1893 / HB 4396 is essentialimportant improvements to the process.by attending webinars, sharing feedback, to secure our subsidy forWhile significant overpayments areor utilizing our Member Self-Service retired members 3 uncommon, there are rare occasionsPortal. We remain committed to providing when individuals take advantage of theresources and support to help you system. When these situations occur,make the most of your retirement years CTPF responds decisively, using all ofand stay informed about benefits and A review of 2025 revenue4the legal tools available, including, onopportunities. Together, we will continue occasion, criminal charges. Our policiesto build a secure future for all members. ensure that the Fund remains vigilantThank you for your trust and partnership. 2026 rates and reminders 5 and responsive, safeguarding theWishing you a healthy and productive benefits you have earned. You can readyear ahead. -1099-R tax forms to be mailedand available online 5The schedule for mailing checks/direct deposit pay advices, and the date for posting direct deposits is listed below. View the full schedule at ctpf.org/pension-payments. CalendarDeadline forCheck Mailing Direct Deposit Annual service awards presented toMonth Member Updates Date DateTrustees and employees6February 2026 January 15, 2026 January 29, 2026 February 2, 2026March 2026 February 12, 2026 February 26, 2026 March 2, 2026Trustees elected Officers andApril 2026 March 17, 2026 March 30, 2026 April 1, 2026Chairpersons of Standing Committees for 2025-20267 If you need to make a change to your address information, please be aware of the cut-off dates. Changes received after the cut-off date, published at ctpf.org will be 2 processed the following month.'