OPM Dusts Off Form for Federal Employee Death Benefits
Published Date: 5/6/2025
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Summary
If a federal employee passes away, their family can apply for death benefits using forms SF 2800 and SF 2800A. The Office of Personnel Management is bringing back these forms to make sure families get the support they need without delays. This update affects federal employees’ survivors and helps speed up benefit claims with no extra cost or wait time.
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Reinstated CSRS Death Benefit Forms
If a federal employee dies, you can use forms SF 2800 and SF 2800A to apply for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) death benefits. The Office of Personnel Management is reinstating these forms to help families get support and speed up benefit claims with no extra cost or wait time.
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