Only the member may designate a beneficiary. Conservators, guardians and those with power of attorney cannot name a KPERS beneficiary.
Primary beneficiary: you must name a primary beneficiary in this section. Each beneficiary will share your benefits equally.
Contingent beneficiary: each beneficiary will share your benefit equally if your primary beneficiary(ies) is not living.
Witness: member's signature must be witnessed by a disinterested party. Witness may not be a beneficiary.
Funeral establishment: if a funeral establishment is named, employees of the establishment may not witness signature.
Additional pages: must be attached to this completed form to be valid.
Email: for security reasons, do not submit form by email.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form KPERS-7/99R |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 54 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 9 min |
| Edition | 12/25 |
| Online option | Beneficiary changes in your online account at kspers.gov |
| Who signs | The member and a witness |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | KPERS-7/99R, KPERS 7/99R, KPERS-7, KPERS beneficiary form, Designation of Beneficiary - Retired |
| Official source | Form KPERS-7/99R (Rev 12/25), KPERS |
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