Survivors

• If a survivor option was selected by a retiree at the time of retirement, survivors may be eligible for benefits and should contact the Sheriffs’ Retirement System office for determination of a potential benefit.

• Medical Insurance Premium Supplement – The medical insurance premium supplement is not available to survivors.

• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) – Annual COLA increases will be applied to the monthly survivor benefit payment in March each year. The amount of the increase is determined in February based on the prior year Consumer Price Index and benefit.