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Notifying PERS, Social Security and VAPublic Employees Retirement System (PERS) After the death of any person receiving PERS benefits, the PERS office should be notified by phone. The call should be followed by a letter and photocopy of the Death Certificate (Letter B). PERS will then determine any death benefits due the survivor. Social Security The funeral home will notify the Social Security Administration office of the death. The survivor should call the Social Security office for an appointment. The local office prefers to meet personally with the survivor. Prior to the appointment, the survivor should ask what documents are needed such as divorce papers, birth certificate, etc. Veterans Administration The funeral home will notify the Veterans Administration of the death of a known veteran.Therefore, when meeting with the funeral director, the survivor should have the veteran's discharge papers. The Veterans Administration should be contacted by phone for further information concerning benefits. |
Updated April 2007 by the College Advancement Department.