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Introduction Losing someone you love, a family member or a friend, is a significant emotional event. The loss of that person is very painful and creates emotional turmoil. Unfortunately, during this difficult time, the spouse and other family members of the deceased find themselves dealing with a maze of issues and responsible for making some very important decisions. Some of those decisions involve securing the death benefits to which the family is entitled and settling the estate. The Office of State Personnel in partnership with benefits representatives from state agencies and the university system have developed this information to assist current and retired state employees and their family members in understanding the steps involved in securing the death benefits to which they are entitled. As an active employee, you are encouraged to take responsibility for assisting the ones you love by making appropriate plans, providing pertinent information and educating your family about your benefits. Use this information as a tool to assist in the planning process and an aid for informing your family about your benefits. |