How to Notify the US Postal Service of the Death of a Retired Postal Worker

Notification of an annuitant's death can be done online or by telephone.

Reporting the death of a retired postal worker is the same as reporting the death of any other retired federal civilian employee. A retired federal employee is an annuitant receiving an annuity. Therefore, notice of the death of a retired postal worker should be made to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Notifying OPM is important because death benefits can still be available to surviving family members.

Things You'll Need

• Retiree's civil service annuity claim number or Social Security number

Instructions

1. Go to the website of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Information and Services. Near the bottom of the screen is a form to report the death of an annuitant.

2. Complete the form online. Include the retiree's full name, date of birth and death and civil service annuity claim number or Social Security number.

3. Enter information about surviving family members. If a spouse survives the deceased, include the spouse's complete address, telephone number and email address. Surviving children should be identified as minors, students or disabled.

4. Enter information about the individual making the report of the death, including full name, complete address, telephone number and email address.

5. Submit the form online.

Tips & Warnings

• You can call the U.S. Office of Personnel Management at 888-767-6738 to report the death.

References

• U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Report of Death

Resources

• U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Report the Death of an Annuitant
• U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Contacting us for Retirement