§218.42. When a parent annuity ends.

Dies;

Becomes entitled to an old age benefit under the Social Security Act that is equal to or larger than the tier I benefit of the parent annuity before any reduction for the family maximum, unless he or she is also entitled to a tier II benefit (reduction for the family maximum is discussed in part 228 of this chapter);

Becomes entitled to another survivor annuity in a larger amount, unless he or she elects to be paid the smaller annuity; or

Remarries after the employee's death, unless he or she marries a person who is entitled to Social Security or Railroad Retirement Act benefits as a divorced spouse, widow, widower, mother, father, parent, or disabled child.

Dies;

Remarries after the employee's death; or

Becomes entitled to another survivor annuity in a larger amount, unless he or she elects to be paid the smaller annuity.