Supplemental Survivor Benefits
If you are a General member with at least 18 months of continuous membership with SBCERA, your spouse and/or dependent children may also be entitled to a monthly survivor benefit. In addition, your surviving spouse would qualify for a $255 burial allowance.
The survivor benefit is provided by SBCERA in lieu of Social Security’s death benefits since members do not participate in Social Security. General members pay a contribution each pay period to fund this benefit. Below is a list of the benefits available for various types of beneficiaries:
| Survivor Category | Member’s Death Date prior to 4/1/94 | Member’s Death Date on or after 4/1/94 |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse caring for one dependent child | $591.80/month | $1,390.00/month |
|
Surviving spouse caring for two or more dependent children |
$690.40/month | $1,622.00/month |
| One dependent child only | $295.90/month | $695.00/month |
| Two dependent children only | $581.80/month | $1,390.00/month |
| Three or more dependent children | $690.40/month | $1,622.00/month |
| Widow or widower age 60 (no child) | $0.00/month | $663.00/month |
| Widow or widower age 62 (no child) | $327.10/month | $768.00/month |
| Each of two dependent parents at age 62 | $295.90/month | $695.00/month |
| Sole dependent parent at age 62 | $325.50/month | $795.00/month |