Learn about waiving spousal rights

A spouse can give up their right to be the sole beneficiary of a plan member's pension benefit. Learn more.


Waiving spousal rights

Your spouse is automatically the beneficiary of your pension.
Submit a form to waive your pre-retirement death (survivor) benefit

Send us a form that allows you, as the spouse of a plan member, to give up your right to receive a pension benefit should your spouse die before retiring.
Submit a form to reduce your death (survivor) benefit after retirement

Send us a form that allows you, as the spouse of a plan member, to reduce (or waive) your pension benefit should your spouse die after retiring.
Submit a form to waive your beneficiary rights to your spouse's pension

Submit a form that enables you, as a spouse of a plan member, to give up your right to a survivor's benefit from the plan member's pension.