Retirement & IMRF Resources

Planning for retirement starts with understanding your benefits.
This page brings together key IMRF and Medicare resources available to all Glenbard support staff.

What’s Included:
 

Get quick access below to information on:

IMRF pension basics and tiers

How to run your own pension estimate

What happens when you leave your IMRF employer

Converting unused sick days

Voluntary Additional Contributions (VAC) and related forms

Retirement, Simplified:

Looking ahead to retirement (even if it feels far off)? 

Your union Executive Board put together a quick, easy-to-read breakdown of the key retirement benefits in our AFSCME contract - no legal language, just the highlights that matter most.

This guide covers eligibility, the salary boost in your final years, insurance after retirement, and a few important things to watch for (like the 6% rule). It’s a helpful starting point whether you’re actively planning or just want to understand your benefits a little better.

Check it out here: Retirement Benefits - Simple Breakdown

Get Quick Answers with HallPass:

Have questions about retirement or benefits? Try the HallPass GPT! It’s here to help you quickly find answers and better understand our contract.

Check it out here: HallPass GPT

Watch Anytime:
IMRF now offers on-demand retirement workshops - recorded sessions you can view on your own schedule.
Visit IMRF Workshops & Recordings ›

In-Person Info Session Coming Soon:
A district-wide IMRF informational session for ESP employees is being planned. Updates will be shared here once confirmed.

Approaching Retirement or Medicare?
Explore additional tools and support for your transition:

Alera Group Medicare Resource Center ›

Glen Ellyn Senior Center Services ›

1. IMRF Basics

For anyone beginning to explore their IMRF benefits.

2. Pension Planning & Estimates

Learn how your pension is calculated and how to estimate your benefits.

3. Voluntary Additional Contributions (VAC)

Explore optional ways to increase your retirement savings.

4. Medicare & Retirement Transition

Resources to help you prepare for Medicare and understand post-retirement health coverage.

5. Contract Reference

Reference for current agreement details.