Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 40 ILCS 5/6-117

  • 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.
     “Present value”: The amount of money needed to provide an annuity or benefit at some future date computed according to the applicable mortality and interest tables.