Death Before Retirement

If a member dies before retirement from an injury that occurred in the line of duty, the surviving spouse will receive a monthly pension of 75% of the member's accrued pension projected to the normal retirement date.

If the death is not in the line of duty, but occurs AFTER the member is vested, the surviving spouse will receive a monthly pension of 75% of the accrued unreduced pension based on actual years of credited service.

If the death is not in the line of duty and occurs BEFORE the member is vested, the surviving spouse will receive a refund of the member's contributions plus interest.

Death After Retirement

If a member dies after retiring, provided the member and the surviving spouse had been married for at least one year prior to member's retirement date, the surviving spouse will receive a monthly pension of 75% of the member's current pension.

The surviving spouse may also be entitled to a $5,000 Death Benefit. If there is no surviving spouse, the designated beneficiary or estate may receive the $5,000 Death Benefit.