Filing a Claim
Prior to Retirement
Your designated beneficiary or other survivors as described under
"About Beneficiaries" must complete a claim form, Claim
for Death Benefits (FE 6), and furnish a certified death
certificate. Your beneficiary or other survivor should contact
your employino office for a claim form. The completed claim form
and certified death certificate should be sent to that office for
submission to OFEGLI.
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An accident which results in loss of life, limb, or eyesight must
be reported within 20 days after the incident. Proof of the loss
resulting from the accident must be submitted on Form FE 7, Claim
for Accidental Dismemberment Benefits, which the employing office
will provide, not later than 90 days after the date of the loss.
However, if it is not possible to furnish notice or proof in the
time specified, the requirements will be met if such notice or
proof is furnished as soon as reasonably possible.
OFEGLI has the right to have a physician examine you if you are
claiming benefits for loss of limb or eyesight, as well as the
right to require an autopsy in the event of a claim for
accidental death benefits, unless an autopsy is
forbidden by law.
If you have Option C-Family and an insured family member dies,
contact your employing office to obtain a claim form (FE 6-DEP).
A certified death certificate will be required. Additional
documents may be requested.
Instructions on the claim form should be followed carefully in
order to assure prompt handling of your claim. If you (or your
beneficiary) have any questions about filing a claim or need
assistance, contact your employing off ice or the Off ice of
Federal Employees'Group Life Insurance, 200 Park Avenue, NewYork,
NY 10166-0188, 1-800-633-4542.