Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 40 ILCS 5/5-131

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
     Except as may be otherwise provided in this Article, no amount of annuity other than that fixed in accordance with Sections 5-129 and 5-130 shall be granted to any future entrant therein described unless he re-enters the service. If such re-entry occurs, the amount of annuity shall again be fixed as provided herein.