Death, survivor and reversionary benefit options under SERS explained

The presenter described death benefits for active members and retirees, defining who qualifies as an eligible survivor (spouse/civil union partner of at least one year, minor children, full‑time students under 22, disabled child, dependent parent). For active members with qualifying survivors he said there is a $1,000 one‑time lump sum plus eligibility for a monthly annuity up to 50% of what the deceased member’s pension would have been, and that a refund of retirement contributions plus interest is paid when appropriate.