Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 40 ILCS 5/9-129

  • 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 9-126, 9-127 or 9-128 shall not be granted to any employee described therein, unless he re-entered service before age 65. If such re-entry occurs, his annuity shall be provided in accordance with Sections 9-125 to 9-128, inclusive, whichever are applicable.