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Survivor's Benefit Program
As a New York State retiree, you may be eligible for survivor benefits.
On this page:
Action Item
Submit eligibility form to Human Resource before you retire.
About the Program
The Survivor’s Benefit Program is a financial protection plan that provides a minimum death benefit to the survivors of New York State retired employees.
Benefit During Active Service
Contact the Benefits Team
The State Benefit Services Team is available to answer your questions. Use our contact information below to access all team members for the fastest response.
Department Leadership
Contact our department leaders for additional assistance.
![Lissa Jasinowski.]()
Lissa Jasinowski
Assistant Director
Benefits and Work Life Balance
Phone: (716) 645-4488
Email: lmt22@buffalo.edu
