Kansas Statutes Chapter 74. State Boards, Commissions and Authorities § 74-4986p. Termination events

(a) A member's participation in the DROP ceases on the occurrence of the earliest of the following:

(b) If a member dies before taking a distribution from such member's DROP account, the member's designated beneficiary shall receive a lump-sum payment equal to the member's DROP account balance, including any lump sum credited as provided in K.S.A. 74-4986o(d), and amendments thereto. If the DROP member has not named a beneficiary for such member's DROP account, the amount in the DROP account shall be paid to the beneficiary of the member's retirement benefit.