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Death/Survivor Benefits

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Death Benefits Available from TRS

An overview of TRS death benefits: a refund of any remaining accumulated contributions and survivor benefits.

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Death and Survivor Benefits Video (8:31)

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Survivor Benefit Contributions Refund

Contains information about receiving a refund of TRS survivor benefit contributions.

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What is a Reversionary Annuity?

Explains the reversionary annuity that is available to TRS members.

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