You must report the death to that retirement system. Be sure to have the annuitant's full name, social security number and retirement claim number, if any. You'll also need the deceased annuitant's date of death.

The retirement system will notify OPM of the death. OPM will send you (and anyone 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 web site:

For Annuitant's Death

Download the Form FE-6

Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance
P.O. Box 2627
Jersey City, NJ 07303-2627.

For Family Member's Death

Be sure to read the instructions on the FE-6 DEP form. If you need help, you may contact the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (1-800-633-4542). You will have to print out the FE-6 DEP and send it, with a certified copy of the death certificate, to:

OPM
Retirement Operations Center
Attn: FE-6 DEP
Boyers, PA 16017