Section 27-210-45A-103 - Effect of death on disability application1. If a vested member who has filed a claim for disability benefits dies prior to the review and determination of his or her claim by the Medical Board, his or her beneficiary or beneficiaries shall be eligible for death benefits in the form of spouse/survivor benefits or a refund of contributions, unless a PERS Form 16, Advanced Application, has been completed by the member prior to death and is on file with PERS.2. If a vested member who has filed a claim for disability benefits dies after his or her claim has been approved by the Medical Board but before his or her effective date of disability retirement, his or her beneficiary or beneficiaries shall be eligible for death benefits in the form of spouse/survivor benefits or a refund of contributions, unless a PERS Form 16, Advanced Application, has been completed by the member prior to death and is on file with PERS.3. If a vested member who has filed a claim for disability benefits dies after his or her claim has been approved by the Medical Board and on or after the effective date of disability retirement but before benefits have begun, his or her beneficiary or beneficiaries shall be entitled to benefits in accordance with the option selected by the member on the disability retirement application.27 Miss. Code. R. 210-45A-103