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CSRS Survivor Benefits

CHECKLIST: Your Survivor's "Peace of Mind"
Have you provided your survivors with the critical details they will need when you pass away? Use this checklist to make sure your survivors have peace of mind. . . . more

CSRS: Survivor Benefits Elections at Retirement
When you retire, you are given the opportunity to elect a survivor annuity for your current spouse, former spouse, or insurable interest survivor . . . more

CSRS: Survivor Benefits Elections After Retirement
After retirement, how and when you can name a new survivor, or change your spousal survivor benefit elections . . . more

CSRS: Survivor Benefits for Current Employees (Death-In-Service Benefits)
The surviving spouse, former spouse (if any), and children may qualify for a survivor annuity if a current CSRS employee dies before retirement. . . . more

CSRS: Lump Sum Payment Upon Death of Employee or Annuitant
If you die leaving no survivors who qualify for a survivor annuity, your contributions to the Civil Service Retirement Fund, plus any applicable interest, will be paid as a lump-sum death benefit . . . more

CSRS: Insurable Interest Election and Annuity Reduction
If you are in good health and you retire for reasons other than disability, you may elect to provide a survivor annuity to someone with an insurable interest. . . . more

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