Section 1540.70  Death Benefits and Survivor's Annuities

a)         Benefit Application

Any person claiming a death benefit or survivor's annuity shall file at the Springfield Office of the System a written application for such benefit on a form prescribed by the Board.

b)         Proof of Death

An application for a death benefit or survivor's annuity shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the Certificate of Death for the deceased member or annuitant.

c)         Identification of Claimant

Any person or persons applying for a survivor's annuity or death benefits of any kind shall, when requested by the Board, file at the Springfield Office of the System an affidavit alleging at least the name of the claimant and his or her relationship to the deceased member.

d)         Suspension and Termination of Benefit for Gainful Activity

The occupational death benefits and survivors' annuities payable to the unmarried adult disabled children of deceased members and annuitants under Article 14 of the Illinois Pension Code are subject to suspension and termination for gainful activity in accordance with Section 1540.85.

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 9547, effective July 19, 2021)