What Happens When a Federal Annuitant Dies?

The death of a spouse or parent is always a difficult time. In addition to the grieving, the widow/widower or children are left wondering what to do. Who should I contact? Did I forget to do anything? If your loved one was a member of NARFE, contact the Chapter or Federation Service Officer. But it is very important to be prepared for these events! NARFE has prepared a White Paper titled Affairs in Order: Benefits Guidance for Survivors of Federal Annuitants. You can download this document and keep it with your important papers, because it contains many of the phone numbers you will need. We all hope this won’t happen to us, but it’s best to BE PREPARED!