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 Employee's 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