35 IAC 14-6-9 Death in service; proof required

Sec. 9. (a) In every case where a member is survived by a qualified spouse, the spouse must present the following: (1) Proof of member's and spouse's age. (2) Proof of the validity and duration of the marriage. (3) Proof of the member's death by means of a death certificate or other official verification. (4) The member's and spouse's Social Security number. (b) In every case where a member is survived by a qualified dependent, the dependent or the dependent's guardian must present the following: (1) Proof of member's and dependent's age. (2) Proof of relationship by means of a birth certificate, adoption record, or court decree obtained under IC 34-4-3 [IC 34-4 was repealed by P.L.1-1998, SECTION 221, effective July 1, 1998.]. (3) Proof of the member's death by means of a death certificate or other official verification. (4) The member's and dependent's Social Security number. (5) An affidavit stating that no other dependents are known to exist.