If you are married, your spouse is automatically named as the primary beneficiary for the Comprehensive Plan. He or she will supersede any beneficiaries designated on the Designation of Beneficiary form. Therefore, enter your spouse and spousal information in the section reserved for the primary beneficiary designation. The spouse is not automatically primary beneficiary for Retirement Only and Member Contribution Plans, and so you would have to name the spouse as primary beneficiary.
You can choose anyone to be your beneficiary and you can change your beneficiary at any time by submitting a completed Designation of Beneficiary form. If you are married, plan provisions require your spouse to consent to your designated beneficiary(ies) by signing the Designation of Beneficiaries form in the applicable section. Make sure to sign the appropriate Designation of Beneficiaries form for your situation.
Designation of Beneficiary Comprehensive Plan (B-1)
Designation of Beneficiary Group Term Life Insurance Before Retirement (B-2)
Designation of Beneficiary Member Contribution Plan (B-3)
Designation of Beneficiary Retirement Only Plan (B-13)