Alternate Benefit Program (ABP) - Life Insurance Information

Active Employees

Coverage Amount

Three and one-half (3 1/2) times 10- or 12-month salary received prior to death. No medical examination is required unless the member has attained the age of 60 prior to enrollment.

Cost

No cost to employee

Changing Beneficiary  

Change anytime by completing the Change in Beneficiary Form.

Conversion

Terminated employees may continue life insurance without a medical exam by purchasing a conversion life insurance policy through Prudential within 31 days of termination.

 

Retired Employees
You must retire at age 60 or above with 10 or more years of ABP pension credit for coverage.

Coverage Amount 

Upon retirement, benefit reduces to 1/2 times annual base salary.

Cost

No cost to retiree

Changing Beneficiary

Change anytime by completing the Change in Beneficiary Form

Conversion

Retirees may purchase a conversion life insurance policy through Prudential without a medical exam within 31 days of retirement (to make up for insurance that has been reduced or eliminated).

 

Resources To Help You
Benefits Specialist 732-932-3020, ext. 4077
Life Insurance FAQs  
Division of Pensions and Benefits  

 

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