What are the CORP provisions for survivor benefits?
The surviving spouse of a member who dies is eligible for benefits as follows: Surviving spouse of retired member: Receives four-fifths of the retired member’s pension at time of death. Spouse must be married to the member for at least two years at time of death and the benefit terminates upon the death of surviving spouse. (A.R.S. 38-887) Surviving spouse of a non-retired member: Receives 40% of the deceased member’s average monthly salary. Spouse must be married to the member for at least two years at time of death and the benefit terminates upon the death of surviving spouse. (A.R.S. 38-888) Other Benefits Payable upon the Death of the Member (A.R.S. 38-904): If there is no eligible surviving spouse or if the pension of the surviving spouse is terminated, surviving unmarried children of a deceased retired or active member are entitled to a pension until age 18, or age 23 if a full-time student. A disabled child is also entitled to a pension if the disability began before age 23. The
