Questions and Answers

What is the TRS Forms Order Line (FOL)?

The TRS Forms Order Line allows you to use your telephone to request copies of forms or publications.

What can I expect when I call the FOL?

When you call the Forms Order Line, you will be greeted by an automated attendant who will guide you through the call. The attendant will prompt you to press the numbers that denote your selection.

At any time during the call, you may press “zero” to go back to the main menu. If you experience problems, you will be instructed to call our Member Services Division during normal business hours. When your requests are complete, the attendant will inform you that your order is being processed and will thank you for calling.

What information do I need before I call the FOL?

After you are greeted by the attendant, you will be asked for your Social Security number (SSN). You will also be asked to give the three-digit number of the form or publication you are requesting. This brochure allows you to quickly select the order numbers of the documents you need. If you don’t know the order number, it’s not a problem. The attendant will direct you to the document you want.

Can I order multiple documents during one call?

Yes. You may order as many different documents as you need during your call, but not multiples of the same document.

When can I expect to receive the requested documents?

Please allow 10 business days to receive your documents. The documents will be mailed to the address we have on file for you. If we do not have your current address, please call us at (800) 877-7896.

Are the forms and publications contained on the FOL also available on your Web site?

Most of the documents* contained on the FOL can be downloaded from our Web site, trs.illinois.gov. Some are in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) while others are in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF).

*Please call Member Services to start an application for a refund or rollover or to obtain forms for optional service credit.

Forms and Publications listing

Order No.	Form or Publication
100	Brochure that lists available forms and publications

General Benefit

Order No.	Form or Publication
200	Benefits at a Glance brochure
201	Member Guide
202	Member Information and Beneficiary Designation (MIBD) form
203	Death Benefits Available from TRS brochure
204	Occupational and Nonoccupational Disability Benefits Available from TRS brochure
205	Disability Retirement Annuity Benefits Available from TRS brochure
206	Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order (QILDRO) booklet for divorce
207	Sick Leave Credit from Former Employers brochure
208	Accessing your TRS Account Online

Optional Service

Order No.	Form or Publication
300	Service Credit for Pregnancy or Adoption Leaves bulletin
301	Payroll Deduction Program: Member Overview brochure
302	Receiving Credit for Optional Service brochure
303	Optional Contribution Payments brochure

Retirement

Order No.	Form or Publication
400	How to Calculate Your Retirement Annuity brochure
401	Social Security and Medicare Information for TRS Members brochure
402	Early Retirement Option brochure
403	Retirement Systems Reciprocal Act brochure
404	Post-Retirement Employment Limitations bulletin
405	What is a Reversionary Annuity? brochure
406	Protecting Your Benefits brochure

Health Insurance

Order No.	Form or Publication
501	TRIP Highlights booklet
502	TRIP Benefits Handbook

Annuity Payroll

Order No.	Form or Publication
600	W-4P Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments form
601	State Income Tax Withholding Request form
602	Direct deposit form and brochure
603	Change of Address form

Information Bulletins

Order No.	Form or Publication
300	Service Credit for Pregnancy or Adoption Leaves
404	Post-Retirement Employment Limitations
700	Substitute and Part-Time Teaching Issues
701	Expanded Tax-Free Rollovers to TRS
702	Tax Treatment of Interest Payments to TRS
703	Eligibility for a Retirement Annuity
704	Refund Information for Members with More than 34 Years of Upgraded 2.2 Service Credit
705	Returning to Teaching following a Temporary Disability
706	Disability Retirement Annuity Earnings Limitations

Questions?

If you have questions, please contact us.

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