Survivor Benefits
If you die while you are a disability pensioner, and before you meet the Rule of 85, your surviving spouse or dependent child(ren) will be entitled to a benefit. The annual benefit for your survivor(s) is the greater of:
- 25% of your average earnings at the time of your disability, or
- your benefit under Option A (see Payment Options under Service Pension Benefits in the Retirement Section)
Survivor benefits will be paid to:
- your spouse until his/her death, and thereafter to the guardian of your surviving dependent child(ren), or
- the legal guardian of your surviving dependent child(ren) if you do not have a surviving spouse