Death of an Active Employee

Upon the death of an employee the employee’s family should notify their department or HR at 973-655-7736 of the death. The following information should be provided:

• Name of the Deceased
• Date of Death
• Name of the individual reporting the death and the relationship to the deceased

After receiving the information, HR Benefits will notify the State and reach out to the family to coordinate the transition of the benefits. 

Alternate Benefit Program (ABP)

Pre-Retirement Death Benefit

Beneficiary receives total value of account(s) including employer contributions and all investment earnings

Life Insurance

3.5X the employee’s salary based on the 10-12 months immediately preceding the employee’s death

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

Pre-Retirement Death Benefit

Beneficiary receives the return of the employee’s contributions with interest

Life Insurance

3X the employee’s salary based on the 10-12 months immediately preceding the employee’s death

Police and Fireman's Retirement System (PFRS)

Pre-Retirement Death Benefit

A monthly survivor’s pension paid to a specific family member or return of contributions to a beneficiary

Life Insurance

3.5X the employee’s salary based on the 12 months immediately preceding the employee’s death

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403b/457b)

Beneficiary receives total value of account(s) and all investment earnings