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If you return this form with missing or incorrect information, it will delay your claim.  \n• You may have to send us other documents with this claim. See the list in Return Section on page 2  \n• If you have not previously notified the employing agency or OPM (if retired) of the death, please contact the appropriate office. The easiest way to report the death of a Federal retiree [is online at:](is online at: www.opm.gov/reportdeath or)[ www.opm.gov/reportdeath](is online at: www.opm.gov/reportdeath or)[ or](is online at: www.opm.gov/reportdeath or)[ ](is online at: www.opm.gov/reportdeath or)[you can report the death by calling OPM at 1-888-767-6738](you can report the death by calling OPM at 1-888-767-6738) .  \nA valid signature in section H is required for this claim to be processed.  \nPlease correct and initial errors on the form.  \nWhile your TCA is similar to a checking account, it is a draft account not a bank account. MetLife has contracted with the Bank of New York (BNY) to provide draft processing and record keeping services. A TCA provides you with management over the funds from your claim and it is our standard claim payment method. The funds are immediately available to you and start earning interest the same day your account is established. A TCA account offers a smart, safe way to grow your funds and the fastest way to access your funds. Please see page 3 of this form to learn more about MetLife’s Total Control Account.  \nWe're here to help  \nScan [the QR code to visit](the QR code to visit MetLife.com/FEGLIeducation for more)[ ](the QR code to visit MetLife.com/FEGLIeducation for more)[MetLife.com/FEGLIeducation](the QR code to visit MetLife.com/FEGLIeducation for more)[ for more](the QR code to visit MetLife.com/FEGLIeducation for more) information and FAQs.  \nDo NOT use previous editions Page 1 Form FE-6  \nJanuary 2026  \nClaim for Death Benefits  \nFederal Employees’ Group","cbCaijQGFBV0Fn5U","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijQGFBV0Fn5U","pdf",2782477,8,"English","# Claim for Death Benefits\n## Who receives FEGLI life insurance benefits\n## Things to know before completing this form\n## Return\n### Things to know before you begin\n### Submission instructions\n### About TCA Digital Welcome Package","[{\"question\":\"How does OFEGLI decide who receives FEGLI death benefits?\",\"answer\":\"OFEGLI pays beneficiaries in a priority order based on whether the insured assigned ownership and whether a valid court order exists. If no ownership assignment and no court order are on file, payment follows the sequence of designated beneficiary(ies), widow/widower, children (and descendants), parents, then the estate executor/administrator, and finally next of kin under state law.\"},{\"question\":\"When must I use FE-6 DEP instead of FE-6?\",\"answer\":\"Use FE-6 DEP when filing a claim for a dependent. The document specifically notes that dependent claims require the FE-6 DEP form.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents are required when returning this claim?\",\"answer\":\"A certified copy of the death certificate is required. Additional documents may be needed depending on the situation, such as funeral authorization for direct payment to a funeral home, accident/police reports for accidental death claims, court appointment papers for estate claims, and notarized trust or POA documentation when those arrangements are involved.\"}]","Claim for Death Benefits - FEGLI Form FE-6 | PDF"]