Providing benefits and support to members of the Seattle Police and their families since 1893.

Death Benefits

Members in good standing of the Seattle Police Relief Association receive a death benefit of up to $5,000.00.  This death benefit will be paid to the beneficiary or estate of the member who dies while in good standing, unless the member has selected another option, described below.  This death benefit will be paid in one payment, unless otherwise directed by the member and/or the beneficiary.

Active, retired and vested members in good standing are also eligible to receive a one thousand five hundred dollar ($1,500.00) survivor spouse benefit.

Active members:  The beneficiary or estate of any person who dies while a sworn officer of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and an active member of the SPRA will receive a death benefit of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).

Vested members (non-active):  The beneficiary or estate of any person who dies with a minimum of 15 years service as a sworn officer of the SPD, and who has left employment with the SPD, and who has retained dues paying membership in the SPRA, will receive a death benefit of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00).

Retired members:  Members who have retired from the SPD and who were active members of the SPRA for at least twenty-five years, automatically receive Option 1, unless Option 2 or Option 3 is selected.  Both member and spouse must sign for selection of the chosen option.

Option 1. The death benefit amount that the beneficiary receives is $2,500.00, and the member’s SPRA dues are reduced to 50% of the regular dues. In addition, retired members who select Option 1 are eligible to receive the $1,500.00 survivor spouse benefit.

Option 2. The member agrees to reduce the death benefit amount that the beneficiary receives to $1,500.00, for which the member retains membership in the SPRA for the rest of his or her life, without further dues. In this option, the member is ineligible for the survivor spouse benefit.

Option 3. The member agrees to receive $1,000.00 in cash before his or her death.  In this option, the beneficiary receives no money upon the death of the member and the member is ineligible for the survivor spouse benefit.

Retired members who have selected Option 1, 2, or 3, may still participate in the medical plans by paying the Plan premium or holding fee, and may also participate in the condo program.