How do I report the death of a beneficiary?

 

You can either:

• Call the DMDC/DEERS Support Office at 1-800-538-9552; or
• Make an appointment at the nearest ID card office.

Note:  You will need a copy of the death certificate.

To file a claim on behalf of the deceased, visit the Filing Claims page for claim forms and instructions.

• For TRICARE For Life beneficiaries, you need to submit the TRICARE For Life Executor/Executrix of Estate Notification with the claim.
• For beneficiaries in all other plans, submit an Authorization for Disclosure of Medical or Dental Information (DD Form 2870) with the claim.

If you’re reporting the death of a retired sponsor, there are extra steps you need to take. See below.  

If the sponsor was:	Action to Take:	Contact Information
Air Force	Mail in a copy of the Death Certificate.   Be sure to include the sponsor's Social Security   Number on all documentation	Air Force Personnel Center  HQ AFPC/DPSFR  550 C Street W., Suite 37  Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4739
Army	Mail in a copy of the Death Certificate.  Be sure to include the sponsor's Social Security Number on all documentation	Army Project Office  ATTN: AHRC-PDP-P  1600 Spearhead Division Avenue  Dept. 480, Building 2  1st Floor, Room #021(2-1-021)  Fort Knox, KY 40122-5402
Coast Guard or NOAA retiree, annuitant, or Lighthouse Keepers	Call	US Coast Guard Personnel Service Center Retiree and Annuitant Services Branch at 1-800-772-8724
Navy	Mail in a copy of the Death Certificate.  Be sure to include the sponsor's Social Security Number on all documentation	Navy Personnel Command (NPC) BUPERS 26 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 30855-3320
Marine	Mail in a copy of the Death Certificate.  Be sure to include the sponsor's Social Security Number on all documentation	Marine Corps Personnel Project Office 3280 Russell Road Code MRP1 Quantico, VA 22134
PHS Officer	Call	Compensation Branch at 301-594-2963