A 3491
Permits companion to receive PFRS accidental death pension when there is no surviving spouse; requires adjustment of final compensation for calculation of accidental death benefit for surviving spouse, companion, and children of PFRS members.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) accidental death pension rules to allow a companion to receive a pension if the member died without a surviving spouse. It also requires adjustments to the final compensation used to calculate the pension amount for surviving spouses, companions, and children. The adjustments are based on the same percentage increases applied to active member compensation schedules, and it creates a process for companions of deceased members who died before the bill’s effective date to apply for retroactive benefits.
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Shanique Speight
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