The death benefit paid for an active member’s account is paid in the amount of two times the balance of the deceased member’s contribution account balance, with a minimum of $10,000.
The benefit paid for a deceased retiree is $10,000 (or a proportionate amount if retired under the Proportionate Retirement Program).
State law allows a member to designate a spouse or non-spouse to receive a death benefit, which is different from a chosen survivor selected to receive the member’s continued annuity upon death.
Members can designate a minor as a beneficiary; however, APRS does not pay benefits to minors, therefore a legal guardian of the minor must be appointed by a court.
Note: Secondary Beneficiary(ies) listed are only entitled to collect the death benefits if the Primary Beneficiary(ies) are deceased.
To update your beneficiary information, please select the following link https://www.ausprs.org/beneficiary-designation-form-for-death-benefits/. A confirmation will be emailed to you after the update has been made to your records. Please contact the System if you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days.