Uncle Sam Wants Feedback on Death Benefit Forms—Apply Within!
Published Date: 8/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Office of Personnel Management is bringing back forms for applying for death benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System. This affects federal employees’ families who need to claim these benefits when a loved one passes away. They’re asking for public feedback by October 19, 2026, to make sure the forms are clear and easy to use, helping speed up benefit payments.
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You must file SF 2800 to get CSRS death benefits
If you are a survivor of a Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuitant or federal employee, OPM requires submission of Standard Form (SF) 2800 to pay death benefits. OPM estimates 59,750 respondents will each spend about 45 minutes completing SF 2800, for a total estimated burden of 27,000 hours.
SF 2800A used for deaths in service; includes military elections
If the deceased was a federal employee who died while in service, OPM uses Standard Form (SF) 2800A to collect documentation and elections (including elections about military service) from survivors. OPM estimates 250 respondents will each spend about 45 minutes on SF 2800A, for a total estimated burden of 113 hours.
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