State Public Pensions in Maryland

State Public Pensions in Maryland: key facts

Administering agency

Maryland State Retirement Agency, which administers the State Retirement and Pension System.

Retiree death

Any continuing benefit is paid to the beneficiary according to the retirement payment option the member elected at retirement.

Active-member death

A death benefit may be payable to the designated beneficiary; the agency sends Form 32 (Notification and Claim of Beneficiary), which must be notarized and accompanied by a certified death certificate.

Report a death

410-625-5555 or 1-800-492-5909; mailing address 120 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202; secure messaging through mySRPS.