Q. If a widow of a retired Postal Service employee has been receiving a death benefit over the years, is there any insurance policy or minimal expense towards final arrangements of the widow? Retirement was 1977 with 30 years of service. Certainly, employee benefits and packages have changed; is there a suggested website or source I can read what may pertain to my situation, I’m not sure where to start?
A. Your only entitlements were a survivor annuity, the proceeds of his Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance when he died (if he elected to pay for that coverage), and the right to continue your coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program (if he was enrolled under the self and family option). There is no provision in law that would provide additional benefits to cover expenses associated with your own death.
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My Mother receives Pension benefit from Postal Workers Pension plan of her deceased husband. She is now needing Medicaid but they asked for a Pension Declaration form which I don’t have. How do I get it? My Fathers name was James W. Young, my Mother’s name is Elizabeth Young of Indianapolis Indiana, 4152 N. Graceland Ave. 46208. I am her POA and have supporting documents. Please point me in the right direction!
Call OPM’s Retirement Service Office at 1-(888)-767-6738.