Tier 1 Disability Benefits
This information applies to individuals who became a member of SERS or a reciprocal system before January 1, 2011. If you terminate employment with the State, your benefits will be determined by the law in effect on your last day of employment.
This information is intended to serve as a supplement to the Annual Benefit Statement, which includes your personal benefit information.
Disability Benefits
If you become ill or injured from causes not work related.
If you become ill or injured from causes that are work related.
This is available in disputed Workers' Compensation cases when your agency has formally denied all benefits, and an appeal has been filed with the Illinois Industrial Commission.