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What to do when a death occurs |
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Written by Bob Burtch
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Wednesday, 13 June 2007 |
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What to do when a death occurs: When a retiree dies it is important that someone contact the members Pension Board. Have the phone number available for the survivors. Hopefully the Pension Board will be able to assist the survivors with Pension issues and survivor benefits. Also, please notify the RFFOW so we can post the information in our newsletter and on the website. We can also provide you with information on how to get in touch with the Seattle FD Honor Guard that is available to participate in memorial services for Seattle retired members as well as those from other jurisdictions. AND DON‘T FORGET TO NOTIFY DRS: Whenever a death occurs in a family there are many important details, such as settling the estate, that the survivors must deal with. If a retiree dies and you are a family member or you are managing the estate of a retiree or beneficiary, or you are a retiree who’s beneficiary dies before you, it’s important that you contact DRS as soon as possible. . When you contact DRS, be ready to provide the deceased retiree's full name and Social Security Number. To contact DRS (Department of Retirement Systems) DRS Mailing Address PO Box 48380 Olympia, Washington 98504-8380 DRS Reception Center Phone: Department of Retirement Systems (360) 664-7000 or toll-free 1-800-547-6657 TDD Line (for the hearing impaired): E-mail:
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(360) 586-5450 or toll-free 1-866-377-8895
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Last Updated ( Friday, 14 September 2007 )
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