Child’s Annuity

The child (or children) of an employee is defined as the natural child or children or any child or children legally adopted by the employee at least one year prior to the death of the employee.

The child’s annuity is $220 a month when there is an eligible surviving spouse and $250 a month when there is no eligible surviving spouse. The combined monthly annuities for the surviving spouse and/or children cannot exceed 60% of the deceased employee’s highest salary.

An unmarried child under the age of 18 who was conceived before withdrawal from service would receive an annuity until age 18, if any of the following conditions were met:

• The death of the employee occurs in service; or
• The deceased employee is eligible for an immediate annuity at withdrawal; or
• The retiree dies while receiving an annuity, having retired after reaching age 55 or after reaching age 50 with at least 30 years of service.