SB31 increases the burial benefit for retired state employees from $7,000 to $10,000.
SB31 amends Title 29 of the Delaware Code to increase the burial benefit for retired state employees receiving a pension. The benefit amount will rise from $7,000 to $10,000, payable to a designated beneficiary or the deceased pensioner’s estate if no beneficiary is named. This change takes effect on October 1, 2025.
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