No. There are no automatic succession rights to SCRIE benefits. However, a surviving household member may qualify for a transfer of your SCRIE benefits. This can happen only if you previously listed the person's name and source of income on your SCRIE application or renewal forms. The surviving individual must also meet the basic criteria for eligibility.

Often a death in the household means a significant loss of income for the surviving household member(s). Under such circumstances, the surviving SCRIE beneficiary may be eligible for a readjustment of the exemption amount. If there has been a permanent loss of 20 percent or more of income, the surviving tenant should inform the SCRIE Office in writing to request a redetermination