What happens to a participant’s monthly benefits upon death? Are there survivor’s benefits?

Yes, the Plan includes monthly reimbursement benefit payments to the Surviving Spouse (at 50% of participant’s monthly benefit) and Children (as defined in the Plan) of an Eligible Retiree.  Further, if the Surviving Spouse has surviving Children in the household, the monthly benefit level will be 100% of the Eligible Retiree’s monthly benefit level.

Note: The Trustees have the authority to modify these benefit rules or terminate benefits at any time, if prudent, to preserve the financial health of the Plan for all participants.