Learn about waiving spousal rights

A spouse can give up their right to be the sole beneficiary of a plan member's pension benefit. Learn more.

Waiving spousal rights

Your spouse is automatically the beneficiary of your pension. Learn what's involved if your spouse wants to give up their right to receive a pension benefit when you die.
Submit a form to waive your death (survivor) benefit before retirement

You can give up your right to receive a pension benefit if you are the spouse of a plan member who dies before retiring.
Submit a form to reduce your death (survivor) benefit after retirement

Send us a form that allows you, as the spouse of a plan member, to reduce (or waive) your pension benefit should your spouse die after retiring.
Submit a form to waive your beneficiary rights to your spouse's pension

Send us a form that allows you, as the spouse of a plan member, to waive all remaining beneficiary rights should your spouse die after retiring.