Qualified Survivors

A qualified survivor of a deceased active or retired member may be eligible for survivor benefits.  The following survivor(s) may qualify for benefits:

Eligibility for survivor benefits is based on:

  • Whether the survivor meets the criteria of "qualified survivor" as determined by the provisions of the member’s pension tier; and
  • The member's status at the time of death -- active or retired.

To learn more about survivor benefits, view the following: