Beneficiary forms trump last wills and testaments in court and are the essential documents used to distribute assets. It is important to regularly review your designations so your loved ones receive your benefits as you intend.
The chart below offers guidance on where you can review current beneficiaries and submit updated forms.
Beneficiary Forms Review & Submission Overview
| Activity | Federal Employees' Retirement System | Unpaid Compensation for Deceased Civilian Employees | Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance | Thrift Savings Plan | Civil Service Retirement System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review Current Beneficiaries | Online via your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) | Online via TSP My Account | Contact OPM at 888-767-6738 | ||
| Fill Out Form | SF-3102 | SF-1152 | SF-2823 | Not an option | SF-2808 |
| To Submit Online | Submit updated forms via Retirement and Benefits Portal | TSP My Account | Not an option | ||
| To Submit via Mail | CBP Retirement and Benefits Advisory Services 90 K Street N.E. 5th Floor - Mail Stop 1400 Washington, DC 20229 |
Not an option |
OPM Retirement Operations Center P.O. Box 45 Boyers, PA 16017-0045 |
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| Questions | Retirement and Benefits Portal to contact CBP Retirement and Benefits Advisory Services | Contact TSP via virtual assistance, telephone, email or mail. | Contact OPM at 888-767-6738 | ||