During this webinar, TRS Supplemental Savings Plan (SSP) Representatives will focus on the fundamentals of investing to show you that with just a handful of key concepts you can begin your own personal investment journey. We will provide education on how to build your own investment mix based on your personal risk tolerance. You don’t need to be a financial expert or have an in-depth knowledge of finance to begin investing. With just a few basic principles, anyone can start to understand and participate in investing. 

You’re invited to attend a live, online informational webinar to help you learn more about the TRS Supplemental Savings Plan (SSP). This webinar will explain the benefits of participation in the SSP, as well as the educational resources offered by Voya that can help you Bring More to your retirement. You are welcome to attend even if you are not participating in the SSP. 

Retired members who will be turning 65 in the next 90 days. 

TRIP is the primary medical and prescription drug program for retirees who are not yet eligible for Medicare. TRAIL is the Medicare Advantage program for retirees who are Medicare eligible. But how do you get from TRIP to TRAIL? This webinar is designed for those members who will be Medicare eligible in the next 90 days. We will review the transition process.  

As a public pension system, our long-term funding goals rely upon prudent investment practices, as well as responsible ongoing funding by the State of Illinois.  This webinar will provide an update on matters of finance and legislation that affect our funded status and our members’ retirement security.

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: https://trsil-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oxUTAGWzRAWP9tr3G4t9cA 

As a public pension system, our long-term funding goals rely upon prudent investment practices, as well as responsible ongoing funding by the State of Illinois.  This webinar will provide an update on matters of finance and legislation that affect our funded status and our members’ retirement security.

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: https://trsil-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oxUTAGWzRAWP9tr3G4t9cA  

As a public pension system, our long-term funding goals rely upon prudent investment practices, as well as responsible ongoing funding by the State of Illinois.  This webinar will provide an update on matters of finance and legislation that affect our funded status and our members’ retirement security.

As a public pension system, our long-term funding goals rely upon prudent investment practices, as well as responsible ongoing funding by the State of Illinois.  This webinar will provide an update on matters of finance and legislation that affect our funded status and our members’ retirement security.

For Active Tier 2 members with 5 or less years of service: 

The benefits of being a TRS member start when a member first contributes to TRS, no matter how far away their retirement may be. This webinar explains what TRS contributions provide during a member's career and in retirement. A TRS SSP Representative will explain how the TRS Supplemental Savings Plan (TRS SSP) can enhance the pension and provide additional options for our newest members.

You already know that TRS works with you to ensure accurate and timely reporting of essential employment information for all TRS members. This webinar is specifically created for Human Resources and Payroll staff to review TRS member benefits. It explains at a high level how retirement, disability and death benefits are calculated. It also clarifies employer responsibilities relative to the retirement process and post-retirement limitations.

In this webinar, we will discuss eligibility for future retirement benefits, the Accelerated Pension Benefit (APB) program, TRS refunds and more. Time will be given for questions and answers at the end of the session. 

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: https://trsil-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mmaOMl43TBKHMyrAk5kJxg