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Lump-Sum Death Benefit<\/strong><\/p>\n If you die while still in active service after 1 year of contributing member, your beneficiary will receive a lump-sum payment equal to your highest salary for 12 consecutive months during the 24 months before you die.\u00a0 The lump-sum payment will be at least $25,000 but no more than $50,000 and is also paid if you die within 180 days of your last day of service.\u00a0 The death benefit is in addition to any other benefits to which your beneficiary(ies) may be entitled.<\/p>\n Return of Contributions<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to the Lump-Sum Death Benefit, if you die while still in active services, your beneficiary will receive a return of your contributions.\u00a0 This is a lump-sum payment.\u00a0 If you meet certain eligibility requirements, a monthly Survivor\u2019s Alternate Benefit may be paid to your beneficiary instead of a return of contributions if you have only one eligible beneficiary living at the time of your death.<\/p>\n