Can RSEA answer any insurance questions/problems I may have?

No. You need to contact the State Employees Retirement System at 2102 S. Veterans , Springfield, Illinois 62794. Phone: 217-785-7444
 

I have some questions/problems with Medco.  Can RSEA help me? 

No. You need to contact the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Group Insurance Division/Member Services Division, 201 East Madison, Suite 1C Springfield, Illinois 62794-9208. Phone: 1-800-442-1300
 

What is the “Social Security Offset”?  Can you give me an example of how it works?

When a married state retiree dies, the surviving spouse who was not a state employee is penalized of state retirement benefits because of any increase in social security benefits. This reduction, while called the Social Security Offset, is actually a reduction in state pension and affects only married retirees. For example:

John Doe is a state retiree.  His monthly state pension is $2,000. His monthly Social Security benefit is $1,000. Mrs. John Doe, (survivor) who is not a retired state employee, has a monthly Social Security benefit of $400. John Doe dies. Mrs. Doe's Social Security benefit increases by $600 to $1,000. Her monthly state survivor pension will be $700. Why did this reduction happen? The General Assembly previously passed legislation that created this situation. Consequently, her state retirement benefit would have been $1,000 (½ of John’s pension) but is reduced by $300, which is ½ of her $600 Social Security increase.
 

Are you affiliated with the ISEA (Illinois State Employees Association) Retirees organization? 

 No. The Retired State Employees Association (RSEA) has no affiliation with the Illinois State Employees Association (ISEA).  They are two separate entities.

"ISEA" is at 1548 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, Illinois 62702. The ISEA phone number is 217-698-6070.

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