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http://opm.gov/insure/life/deathclaims/death_2.asp

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Life

Death Claims

Employee (Or Employee's Family Member)

You must report the death to the human resources office of the employee's employing agency. Be sure to have the employee's full name and social security number. You'll also need the deceased's date of death.

The agency will send you (and anyone else who appears eligible for life insurance benefits) the life insurance claim form.

IF YOU WISH, you may complete the claim form ahead of time by downloading the form from this website:

Be sure to read the instructions on the form. You will have to print out the claim form and give or mail it to the employing agency, with a certified copy of the death certificate.