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Old 09-17-2020, 09:22 PM   #21
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I'd feel better if it were me and the rep showed me where it says that in the official pension documents. Verbal assurances, unfortunately, mean nothing....


You are correct. I also just found the same information in the member handbook available online, which makes me feel a lot better!
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Old 09-18-2020, 04:22 AM   #22
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So I know this is a little after the fact, but I had my retirement planning session with a CAL STRS representative today. I double checked and yes, if a spouse dies at any time after you take your benefits, you revert to the “member only” option.

I probably asked the rep three times, to check and double check.
Panda Bear, sorry I confused the situation. I was wrong. You DO revert back to "member only" after the death of your spouse, according to CalSTRS website. Thanks for clarifying.
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