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Home→Agencies→Public Pensions→Kentucky

State Public Pensions in Kentucky

The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority administers the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS), County Employees Retirement System (CERS), and State Police Retirement System (SPRS). The Teachers' Retirement System of Kentucky (TRS) covers public school and university educators. Survivor and death benefits depend on the system, the payment option elected, and the beneficiary on file.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Public Pensions

Kentucky

kyret.ky.gov/Retirees/Pages/Death-Benefits.aspx→

Administering agency

Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA)

Phone502-696-8800
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026

State Public Pensions in Kentucky: key facts

Systems (KPPA)
Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS), County Employees Retirement System (CERS), and State Police Retirement System (SPRS).
Educators
Teachers' Retirement System of Kentucky (TRS) covers public school and university educators; contact TRS at 800-618-1687 (trs.ky.gov).
KPPA retiree death benefit
A $5,000 death benefit is paid to the designated beneficiary when a retiree receiving a monthly benefit had at least 48 months of service credit.
Survivor benefit
If a retiree elected a survivorship option, the named beneficiary receives a monthly benefit. If a member dies before retirement, the beneficiary may have a choice of a lifetime monthly benefit or a lump sum.

When someone dies

Steps after a death in Kentucky

4-step process for Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA).

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Public Pensions

Kentucky

kyret.ky.gov/Retirees/Pages/Death-Benefits.aspx→

Administering agency

Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA)

Phone502-696-8800
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026