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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.
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Name (or change) a beneficiary before retirement
Change your beneficiary after retirement
Name (or change) a beneficiary (limited member)
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