Method of Payment

Generally, the Screen Credit Death Benefit will be paid as a lump sum. However, if the total benefit payable under the Normal Death Benefit and the Screen Credit Death Benefit is $15,000 or more, the Screen Credit Death Benefit may be included in the monthly installment payments. The Screen Credit Death Benefit will not be payable if a surviving spouse or Qualified Domestic Partner is eligible for benefits under the Surviving Spouse Benefit unless the surviving spouse of a deceased Participant waives the Surviving Spouse Benefit. Additionally, the Screen Credit Death Benefit will not be payable with respect to a Participant who elects to retire but dies before retirement.