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Death of a Retiree

PLAN B - ALL OTHER OPTIONS

Continuing Monthly Benefit
If the retiree chose Plan B-Option 2, 2 Pop-up, 3, 3 Pop-up, or 4, the deceased retiree’s beneficiary(ies) are eligible for a monthly benefit, and TRS will need the following:

• A Beneficiary Application for Benefits - Option 2,3,4
• Federal tax form.
• State tax form.
• Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of monthly benefit.
• Photocopy of retiree’s death certificate (TRS must have this before additional benefits are paid).
• Repayment of benefits issued after month in which the retiree died (if applicable). For example, if a retiree dies in June, monthly payments issued July and forward must be returned to TRS.  (TRS must receive repayment before further benefits are paid).
• If the beneficiary is a minor, TRS needs Guardianship papers.
• If the beneficiary is unable to conduct financial transactions, TRS needs Power of Attorney papers.
• If the beneficiary predeceases the retiree and the retirement plan and/or beneficiary was not changed, all benefits cease.  TRS will request a copy of the deceased beneficiary’s death certificate.