Notify pension and change beneficiary

If the deceased had a pension, survivors may be entitled to monthly or lump sum payments. The plan may also make a payment if the death occurred before the deceased drew from their pension.

The easiest way to find out about this is to contact the deceased's former employer or the organization managing their pension plan. To do this, contact the deceased’s former employer or the number on their pension plan.

To get you started, here are links and contact information for some of the largest pension plans:

Public:

  1. Thrift Savings Plan

  2. CalPERS

  3. CalSTRS

  4. New York State and Local Retirement System

  5. New York City Retirement

  6. Florida Retirement Association

  7. Teacher Retirement System of Texas

  8. New York State Teachers

Private

  1. Boeing: 866-473-2016

  2. AT&T: 800-416-2363

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