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SERS outlines occupational, temporary and nonoccupational disability benefits and survivor payments
Summary
Presenter described the three disability benefit types administered by SERS, how occupational claims interact with workers' compensation, and survivor payment rules for active employees who die.
A State Employees Retirement System presenter described the system's three disability programs (occupational, temporary and nonoccupational), how they interact with workers' compensation, and the survivor benefit rules for active employees.
Why it matters: disability benefits preserve service credit and provide income for members who become unable to work; survivor benefits ensure payments to eligible dependents or nominated beneficiaries after an active member's death.
Key details presented: - Disability types and eligibility: - Occupational disability: applies to work-related injuries. Members must file a workers' compensation claim and file required SERS forms. SERS offsets the member's benefit against…
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