If you had at least 5 years of credited service, your beneficiary may be eligible for survivor benefits based on your years of service and the age of your beneficiary.
Dependent children are eligible for survivor benefits.
When you go to work in a position covered by ATRS you must complete a Membership Data Form which provides for the designation of your beneficiary. The Member Annual Statement of Account lists your beneficiary. You should contact ATRS if you want to name a beneficiary or make a change or go to the Forms section of this web site to access a Designation of Beneficiary form. The designated beneficiaries of active and retired members are eligible to receive a lump sum death benefit. The death benefit is prorated if you had a combination of contributory and non-contributory service.