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 death (survivor) benefit before retirement

You can give up your right to receive a pension benefit if you are the spouse of a plan member who dies 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.