In the event of a PERSI member’s death, Choice 401(k) Plan beneficiaries must claim accounts left by deceased participants. The process for claiming a deceased participant’s account is handled by the Plan record keeper, Empower.
The Empower Beneficiary Support Services Team is ready to assist beneficiaries with the claim process and can be reached by calling 866-442-3888.
Below is an illustration of Empower’s process.
