Caroline Kingik, Appellant v. State of Alaska, Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits…

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the decision upholding Caroline Kingik's waiver of survivor benefits under the Public Employees' Retirement System. The court held that the waiver form was objectively clear, Kingik's unilateral mistake and subjective understanding did not invalidate her assent, and the Division's procedures satisfied due process. The court also concluded that substantial evidence supported the finding that Morris Welch intended to select the Level Income Option.