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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) If a retiree who retired under either Division A or Division B dies, the retiree's surviving spouse shall receive an allowance equal to 75% of the allowance that was being paid to the retiree at the time of death.
(2) If the retiree retired solely under Division B and dies leaving unmarried children under the age of 21 or dependent unmarried children with a mental or physical disability, the children shall qualify for a benefit as prescribed under Subsection 49-16-502(1)(c).
(3)(a) A beneficiary who qualifies for a monthly benefit under this section shall apply in writing to the office.
(b) The allowance shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the:
(i) member or participant died, if the application is received by the office within 90 days of the date of death of the member or participant; or
(ii) application is received by the office, if the application is received by the office more than 90 days after the date of death of the member or participant.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 49. Utah State Retirement and Insurance Benefit Act § 49-16-504. Benefits payable upon death of retired member - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-49-utah-state-retirement-and-insurance-benefit-act/ut-code-sect-49-16-504/
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