If you selected a joint and survivor option at the time of retirement, you may exercise your right to revoke or modify that retirement option selection one time. The notice of modification or revocation must be filed with and approved by the Retirement System prior to the commencement of divorce proceedings against or by the named beneficiary in the RI Family Court or in a foreign court of equal jurisdiction.

Once you are divorced, if you are not required to maintain your ex-spouse as beneficiary to the joint and survivor option, you may exercise your one-time option by changing to the SRA option. You will not be allowed to change your beneficiary at any time if you select a joint and survivor option.

In addition, you should inform your attorney of the option you selected at the time of retirement. If you are unsure of which option you selected, please contact our office.