NASAPeople

Checklist for Your Survivors

This checklist is provided as a concise summary of the many actions, forms, contacts, and decisions that you may need to be aware of--as you transition through this "life event". This list has been developed through our many years of assisting employees in similar circumstances. Most of the actions are optional-but worth considering. If you have any questions about special circumstances, suggestions for improvement, or lessons-learned please let us know.

Your Action	By when?	With what?	With who?	Other Information
File Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) claim-- if covered	As soon as possible	FE6 FEGLI Claim for death benefit and Certificate of Death	Benefits Counselor	See FEGLI in Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website
File NASA Employees Benefit Association (NEBA) Death claim --if enrolled	As soon as possible	Contact MetLife at 1-888-GetMet8	Benefits Counselor	NEBA in Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website
Change beneficiary forms	As soon as possible	SF1152 Unpaid Compensation, NEBA Enrollment, TSP-3 Thrift Savings Plan, SF2808 Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS, SF3102 Federal Employees Ret. System (FERS), SF2823 Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Beneficiary Form	Benefits Counselor	Chapter 16 in Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website
Change W-4 Income tax withholdings	When desired	Employee Express	Payroll	IRS information OR Employee Express
Drop Option C-Family FEGLI Life Insurance coverage-if there are no other family members eligible; reduce Option B-multiples	This can be done anytime but it is not automatic or required	SF 2817 FEGLI Life Insurance Election	Benefits Counselor	See FEGLI in Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website
Drop NEBA family coverage-if there is no spouse covered.	As soon as possible	Visit NEBA website	Benefits Counselor	NEBA in Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website
Change to "self only" health benefits enrollment--if you don't have other eligible family members	As soon as possible	SF 2809, Health Benefits Registration	Benefits Counselor	See health benefits on NEBS Website
File for Social Security Death Benefit ($255)	Within 12 months	Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213	Social Security Administration	See Social Security in Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website
File for Social Security Survivor Benefit at age 60	You may file 3 months prior to your 60th birthday	Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213	Social Security Administration	See Social Security in Benefits Handbook on NEBS Website