We have had an on-going member benefit for the passing of a member's family member. The benefit was increased this year to $200, for anyone passing this year, but due to a great deal of usage, and the limited that we can give, according the NYS Treasurer for CSEA, we  reduced it  to $150, as of Oct. 1, 2008.  We have further reduced it to $100 until the end of our fiscal year, Oct. 1, 2009. The benefit was $100 last year, and we will go back one year in payment. Proper documentation is required.

One can check out Bereavement Leave in the Contract to see which family members the benefit will be paid for.