What survivor benefits are available to a member after retirement?
If, when applying for a pension, the member named an individual to receive a death benefit, that person is eligible for a continuation of all or a portion of the member’s monthly benefit. However, if the retiree chose a single-life benefit there is no continuation of the pension, but there may be a portion of his or her contributions remaining that would go to the beneficiaries PERA has on file for the member’s account. This is normally true if the member had been receiving a pension for less than two years. Disability Benefits How do I request an application for disability?You can make a request by calling or mailing a request to PERA. You can also email us by hitting the Contact Us button on the left side of your computer screen. What are the qualifications for disability?Qualifications for disability are based on the plan in which you participate. Information explaining disability benefits can be found in the Plan Handbook available in the Forms and Publications section of this site
