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State Public Pensions in Pennsylvania

Two systems cover Pennsylvania public-employee pensions: the State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) for state government workers and the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) for public educators. Survivor and death benefits depend on whether the member was active or retired and the payment option they elected.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Public Pensions

Pennsylvania

sers.pa.gov→

Administering agency

Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)

Phone800-633-5461
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026

State Public Pensions in Pennsylvania: key facts

Systems
State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) for state workers; Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) for public-school employees.
SERS contact
800-633-5461; members.sers.pa.gov.
PSERS contact
888-773-7748; ContactPSERS@pa.gov.
Death benefit
A continuing survivor annuity if the retiree elected a survivor payment option; otherwise the death benefit is paid to the named beneficiary, or to the estate if no beneficiary form is on file. A certified death certificate is required before any benefit is paid.

When someone dies

Steps after a death in Pennsylvania

4-step process for Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).

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Public Pensions

Pennsylvania

sers.pa.gov→

Administering agency

Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) and Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)

Phone800-633-5461
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026