Arizona Revised Statutes Title 38. Public Officers and Employees § 38-887. Pension to surviving spouse of deceased retired member

The surviving spouse of a deceased retired member is entitled to receive a surviving spouse's pension if the spouse was married to the member for a period of at least two consecutive years at the time of the member's death.  Payment of a surviving spouse's pension commences as of the last day of the month following the retired member's date of death.  The last payment shall be made as of the last day of the month in which the surviving spouse's death occurs.  The amount of pension paid a surviving spouse is equal to four-fifths of the amount of the deceased retired member's pension at the time of death.  The surviving spouse shall file a written application with the plan in order to receive the survivor benefit.