Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 40 ILCS 5/8-134

  • 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.
     Annuity in excess of that fixed in Sections 8-131, 8-132 or 8-133 shall not be granted to any employee described therein, unless he reentered service before age 65. If such reentry occurs, his annuity shall be provided in accordance with Sections 8-130 to 8-133, inclusive, whichever are applicable.