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Special Notice regarding Death of Annuitants

Special Notice regarding Death of Annuitants

Death of Annuitants

Survivors, family, or estate representatives are required to notify OPM in the event of the benefit recipient's death. Please visit https://rsreporting.opm.gov/AnnuitantDeath/ to report the death of an annuitant. You can also contact us at 1-888-767-6738 (TTY: 711); our hours of operation are 7:40 A.M. until 5:00 P.M (Eastern Time).

All payments received from OPM after the annuitant's date of death must be returned to the Treasury Department. If payments are made by check, please write the beneficiary's date of death on the check and return the check to the Treasury Department address on the envelope. If payments are made by electronic deposit, please inform the financial institution of the death.

Report a Death Online

Complete our online form to report the death of a retiree or survivor annuitant who is currently receiving a benefit from OPM. Report Annuitant Death
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