Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement Association
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Monday through Friday, 
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
The office is closed between 12 Noon and 12:30 p.m. for lunch.

The CCCERA office is located at;
1355 Willow Way
Suite 221
Concord, CA 94520
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Death Benefits

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Death Benefits

Upon the death of any member who is receiving a retirement allowance, a lump sum benefit of $5,000 is paid to the member’s beneficiary or estate, provided there are sufficient assets in the Post Retirement Death Benefit reserve.

In addition, there may be a death benefit from the member’s unused accumulated contribution or a lifetime annuity payable depending upon the option chosen at retirement. See your retirement handbook for information about options available at retirement.

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We are deeply sorry for your loss. To notify CCCERA, use this form or call our office ‒ a retirement counselor will guide survivors through the required procedures, forms and certificates that must be submitted.

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Retirement Law Book 2024 Edition

Disclaimer

CCCERA makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to the materials found at this site. It is intended for general information purposes only. In addition, CCCERA cannot and does not represent that the information on this website is current. While CCCERA has made every reasonable effort to offer the most current information possible, inadvertent errors can occur.

CCCERA is governed by California law as well as the Internal Revenue Code and various rules and regulations, all of which are complex and subject to change. In the event of any conflict between these governing authorities and the information on this website, the governing authorities have precedence. Site users are strongly encouraged to consult with a CCCERA representative about specific issues and not rely on the general information contained in this website.

The information provided is not intended to serve as legal advice or as legal opinion. By using this site, the site user agrees to release and hold CCCERA, and its agents and representatives, harmless from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action of any kind or nature whatsoever now and in the future arising out of or in connection with the use of this site or the information provided herein.