death of a member who has paid at least thirty-six (36) monthly contributions prior to the semester of

death, his primary beneficiaries shall be entitled to the monthly pension: Provided, that if he has no
primary beneficiaries, his secondary beneficiaries shall be entitled to a lump sum benefit equivalent
to thirtysix (36) times the monthly pension. If he has not paid the required thirty-six (36) monthly
contribution, his primary or secondary beneficiaries shall be entitled to a lump sum benefit equivalent
to the monthly pension times the number of monthly contributions paid to the SSS or twelve (12)
times the monthly pension, whichever is higher. Your mother was entitled to pension as mentioned
above because she was a primary beneficiary of your father as defined under Section 8(k) of R.A.
No. 8282 which provides that beneficiaries shall include dependent spouse until he or she
remarries,the dependent legitimate or legitimated or legally adopted and illegitimate children, who
shall be the primary beneficiaries of the member. Accordingly, to qualify for death benefit as primary
beneficiary, a spouse must establish two qualifying factors, to wit: (1) that he/she is the legitimate
spouse; and (2) that he/she is dependent upon the member for support.

To your spouse;
If none, to your child or children equally, and to descendants of deceased children by representation;
If none, to your parents equally or the surviving parent;
If none, to the appointed executor or administrator of your estate;
If none, to your next of kin who is entitled to your estate under the laws of the state in which you resided at
the time of your death.
For this order of precedence, a child includes a natural child or an adopted child, but does not include a stepchild who
has not been adopted. A parent does not include a stepparent, unless your stepparent has adopted you. By
representation means that if your child predeceases you, his or her share will be divided equally among his or her
children.
A will or any other document is not valid for the disposition of your beneficiary participant account. It is not a substitute
for a Designation of Beneficiary form.
If you submit a withdrawal form requesting an annuity and you die before the annuity payments begin, the amount
used to purchase the annuity will be returned to the TSP. The TSP will, if possible, distribute this money consistent
with your annuity beneficiary designation.