Service Officer
Our Chapter Service Officer is Martha Sanchez. If you have any questions on Federal benefits, are interested in additional information on a particular benefit or need assistance in locating information on a specific topic, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Martha Sanchez, our new Services Officer. The topics she can help you with range from either CSRS/FERS retirement (including CSRS offset/WEP/GPO on social security benefits) to OPM requirements and information as well as Health and Life insurance benefits. You can reach Martha Sanchez by using the Contact Service Officer page.
- Benefits Guidance for Survivors of Federal Annuitants
“What happens when a federal annuitant dies? Trying to prepare for the loss of a loved one makes many of us anxious and uncomfortable, but as a surviving spouse or child of a federal annuitant, it is important to know what happens once the death is reported to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This comprehensive publication from NARFE covers multiple contingencies and walks you through all the steps you’ll need to take to ensure benefits are transferred correctly. Topics include:
- Reporting requirements and procedures, including helpful phone numbers and websites
- OPM actions when notified of a federal annuitant’s death
- Social Security benefits for surviving spouses, children, and dependent parents
- Death benefits for survivors of active federal employees
Like many other resources covering every aspect of your federal benefits, this valuable white paper is free to all NARFE members.
Death is an unpleasant topic for anyone, but thoughtful end-of-life planning is a tremendous gift you can leave for your loved ones. Let NARFE help you lighten their burden by ensuring they have all the information they need to handle your affairs. Just click on the link below to download this valuable resource.