CHECK SCHEDULES, DIRECT DEPOSIT, TAX, AND VERIFICATION OF INCOME
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Directly depositing your monthly pension check into your bank account is the fastest and most convenient way to receive your pension. Avoid the trip to the bank and sign up today.
Payment is deposited electronically into your checking or savings account on the first day of each month (unless the first day of the month falls on a weekend or a bank holiday). Because of processing time, your first and/or second payment may be sent by mail.
To enroll:
- Complete the Direct Deposit Form
- Include a voided check or a pre-printed savings deposit slip
- Return the form and the voided check or a pre-printed savings deposit slip to:
Central States Pension Fund
P.O. Box 5113
Des Plaines, IL 60017-5113
Or fax to: (847) 518-9791
If you change banks in the future, you will need a new form.
SEND MY CHECK BY MAIL
Every effort is made to ensure your check is received on the first day of each month. However, there is no guaranteed delivery date because of circumstances beyond our control. If your check is mailed outside of the United States, extra time should be allowed for delivery. In the event a replacement check is necessary, one might not be issued until the 10th day of the month.
2018 PENSION CHECK SCHEDULE
| Benefit Month | Direct Deposit Date | Estimated Received Date through USPS Mail* |
| January | January 2, 2018 | January 4, 2018 |
| February | February 1, 2018 | February 6, 2018 |
| March | March 1, 2018 | March 6, 2018 |
| April | March 30, 2018 | April 5, 2018 |
| May | May 1, 2018 | May 4, 2018 |
| June | June 1, 2018 | June 7, 2018 |
| July | June 29, 2018 | July 6, 2018 |
| August | August 1, 2018 | August 6, 2018 |
| September | August 31, 2018 | September 7, 2018 |
| October | October 1, 2018 | October 4, 2018 |
| November | November 1, 2018 | November 5, 2018 |
| December | November 30, 2018 | December 6, 2018 |
| January 2019 | January 2, 2019 | January 7, 2019 |
Download your 2018 Pension Check Schedule
*This is the date you might expect to receive your check if mailed (allowing for five USPS delivery days).
TAX FORMS
Please complete this form if you wish to change the federal tax withheld from your pension:
Withhold Federal Tax from your Pension (IRS Form W4-P)
Tax Form 1099-R available online
The IRS Tax Form 1099-R will be mailed to all Central States Pension Fund payees by mid-January. For your added convenience, you can print your own 1099-R from our secure website. To view or print your 1099-R form, log in with your username and password then navigate to the Documents section on your dashboard.
If you haven’t received your 1099-R in the mail by February 15 or are unable to print one, you can request that a duplicate copy of your 1099-R form be mailed to you by sending us a message through the Message Center which can be found on the Contact Us page of our website or under Message Center on your dashboard. Be sure to include “Duplicate 1099-R” in the subject line, and provide the following information in the body of the message:
- Your social security number
- Your current address
- Your daytime telephone number
- Tax years needed
You may also call one of our Benefits Specialists at (800) 323-5000 to request a copy.
Have more questions?
Visit our FAQ page to find answers to your 1099-R questions.
VERIFICATION OF INCOME
When you need to provide Verification of Income (VOI) for financial or other reasons, we have all the information online.
After you log in, instantly print out a VOI letter which details your monthly pension amount or disability benefit by clicking on the Verification of Income link on your dashboard.
If you don’t have an online account, register here.
Typically you need a VOI letter when proving your income to a third party such as a mortgage company, a landlord, or a government agency. Only those receiving a Retirement Benefit can view the VOI letter online.
If you need to speak with a Benefits Specialist, contact us.