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Retiree Death Benefits

Benefits Available to Your Beneficiaries Upon Your Death

The different kinds of death benefits available to you

Choosing and Changing Your Beneficiaries

Guidelines on choosing your beneficiaries, and the types of beneficiaries you may name

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Address: 3200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604
Email: NC.Retirement@nctreasurer.com
Phone: (919) 814-4590
Call Center open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Please Note: Currently, the Call Center takes a lunch break from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

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