Contact a Human Resources representative for further information. If you are unmarried, your benefits will be paid to you as an annuity for life, for a minimum period of five years. If you die within five years of starting to receive your benefits, your beneficiary will continue to receive your benefit for the remainder of the five-year period. If you are married, benefits will be paid for your and your survivor's life in the form of a joint and survivor annuity, unless you and your spouse elect otherwise. However, you may choose any one of ten payment options including the two outlined above.
More detailed information is contained in the Summary Plan Description.