SURVIVORS BENEFIT INFORMATION

Prepared by the Retired Fire & Police Association of San Diego 

Too often when a loved one dies, we are at a loss to know who to call. The following listed agencies may be able to assist survivors with benefit information or as a reference resource  Keep in mind that some of the agencies may require a copy of your loved ones Death Certificate and/or Social Security Number. This information is intended to be a guide only. Fellow retirees and family members may be your best resource to assist you through this trying time. 

San Diego City Retirement Administration $2,000 death benefit; and the possibility of:

Wells Fargo Plaza     - Continuance of monthly retirement payments

401 ‘B’ Street, Suite 400    - Continuance of cost of living adjustments

San Diego, CA 92101-3600    - Continuance of the 13^th check

619-525-3600      - Continuance of membership health care benefits 

San Diego Fireman’s Relief Association  $250 or $1,500 death benefit

10509 San Diego Mission Rd., Suite ‘F’  - determined if a previous withdrawal was made at

San Diego, CA 92108      retirement

619-281-0354 

San Diego Fire Fighters Local 145   No death benefit available

10405 San Diego Mission Rd., Suite 201

San Diego, CA 92108

619-563-6161 

San Diego Police Officers Association  No death benefit available

8388 Vickers Street

San Diego, CA 92111

858-573-1199 

Veterans Administration    Certain veterans are eligible for:

8810 Rio San Diego Drive    - Allowance for burial expenses

San Diego, CA 92108     - American flag to drape the casket

1-800-827-1000     - Headstone or grave marker 

Social Security Administration   Benefits may vary

1-800-772-1213 

City of S. D. Employee Assistance Program Confidential counseling for employees, retirees

619-533-3460      and their families. Covers a number of issues. 

This is but a small list to help you get started. You should also locate all Wills, Trusts, Life Insurance documents, Powers of Attorney, military records, and bank and investment information. All members of the Retired Fire & Police Association were provided with booklet that may contain additional information. 
 

RETIRED FIRE & POLICE ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 2679

Ramona, CA 92065

619-997-1056