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Aug 18, 2025 View Answers to FAQs
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The Notification of Death has been successfully submitted to CalSTRS. A caseworker will mail a letter to the designated beneficiary(ies) on file within 30 days to initiate the survivor benefits process. CalSTRS requires a photocopy of the certified death certificate indicating the cause of death.

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