Incidental Death Benefit
State agencies and public school districts are required to provide incidental death benefit coverage to employees. The coverage is optional for other employers. If an employer provides incidental death benefit coverage to its employees, the employer must pay for the coverage.
If your employer is covered and you die in service with at least one year of service credit, a payment equal to your current annual earnable compensation will be paid to your designated beneficiary or trustee. If your death results from a job-related injury, the one-year requirement is waived.