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1. Basic death benefit
The eligible spouse or registered domestic partner or eligible children may receive a basic death benefit, which includes a lump sum payment consisting of the member's accumulated contributions plus interest; and a lump sum payment of one month's salary; for each full year of service credit, to a maximum of six months' salary.