321.202  Termination by death subsequent to normal retirement date but prior to actual retirement.--If the employment of a member is terminated by reason of his or her death subsequent to the member's normal retirement date but prior to his or her actual retirement, it shall be assumed that the member retired as of his or her date of death and that the member had elected the optional form of payment most favorable to his or her legal spouse as determined by the Division of Retirement. The benefits so determined shall be payable monthly to the spouse until the death of the spouse.