(1) If a retiree who retired under either Division A or Division B dies, the retiree's surviving spouse shall receive an allowance equal to 75% of the allowance that was being paid to the retiree at the time of death.
(2) If the retiree retired solely under Division B and dies leaving unmarried children under the age of 21 or dependent unmarried children with a mental or physical disability, the children shall qualify for a benefit as prescribed under Subsection 49-16-502(1)(c).
(3)
(a) A beneficiary who qualifies for a monthly benefit under this section shall apply in writing to the office.
(b) The allowance shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the:
(i) member or participant died, if the application is received by the office within 90 days of the date of death of the member or participant; or
(ii) application is received by the office, if the application is received by the office more than 90 days after the date of death of the member or participant.