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About Survivors for GIC Purposes

If your survivors are eligible for GIC Retiree Benefits, then the provisions governing their income from the ORP and related insurance premium deductions will also apply to them. Consequently, you should incorporate these requirements in your financial and retirement planning. You should contact the GIC to determine if your survivors meet their definition of those who would be eligible for insurance coverage after your death.

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was renamed the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. The name change will be integrated into
prior existing website content gradually over the next few months.