Death in service

If an employee dies, please tell the NYPF within three working days of notification of the death. Please provide details of the next of kin if you have these; the NYPF will contact them regarding any benefits that may be due.

i-Connect user

  • Enter the employee as a leaver on your monthly i-Connect return. You must submit leaver information on the next available return.
  • The NYPF will request Assumed Pensionable Pay separately (needed to calculate career average (CARE) benefits).

Not an i-Connect user

  • Submit a Leaver Form. You must do this as soon as possible after the date of death.
  • Remember to complete the Assumed Pensionable Pay section on the Leaver Form (needed to calculate career average (CARE) benefits).