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Home→Agencies→Public Pensions→Utah

State Public Pensions in Utah

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) runs the defined-benefit pension and savings plans for Utah state, school district, and local government employees, including Tier 1 (hired before July 1, 2011) and Tier 2 (hired on or after that date) systems. Survivor and death benefits depend on whether the member was active or retired, the system tier, and the payment option elected.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Public Pensions

Utah

urs.org→

Administering agency

Utah Retirement Systems (URS)

Phone801-366-7770
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026

State Public Pensions in Utah: key facts

Systems
Tier 1 and Tier 2 defined-benefit pension systems for public employees, public safety, firefighters, and judges, plus URS-administered 401(k), 457, and IRA savings plans.
Retiree death
The continuing monthly benefit depends on the payment option the member elected at retirement. A surviving beneficiary may receive a continuing allowance, a period-certain payment, or nothing if a single-life option was elected.
Pre-retirement death
A spouse or designated beneficiary of an active member may be eligible for a survivor allowance or a refund of contributions, depending on the system, service, and beneficiary designation on file.
Retirement Benefits Department
801-366-7770 or 800-695-4877 (toll free); applies for retirement and death benefits.

When someone dies

Steps after a death in Utah

4-step process for Utah Retirement Systems (URS).

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Public Pensions

Utah

urs.org→

Administering agency

Utah Retirement Systems (URS)

Phone801-366-7770
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified May 2026