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The death benefit is a one-time payment of $800 per year of completed service, up to a maximum of $16,000. This benefit is reduced by 25% every year after retirement, with a minimum benefit of $4,000.
The Employees’ Retirement System of Rhode Island offices will remain closed until further notice to help mitigate the spread of the current virus in Rhode Island and to prevent a Public Health Emergency. For more information or to contact our offices