An employee member whose leave of absence without pay has been approved pursuant to subparagraphs (d) will be covered by the ordinary death benefit, in accordance with the provisions of sections 60(a)(2) and 360(a)(2) of the Retirement and Social Security Law. An employee member whose leave of absence without pay has been approved pursuant to subparagraphs (b) will not be covered by the ordinary death benefit during the period of such leave.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 2 § 328.5