Death of Designated Beneficiary

"For death begins with life's first breath
And life begins at the touch of death"
--John Oxenham

The passing of a loved one is perhaps the most arduous event in life. No one should have to grieve alone. At this time of a loss it is important to surround yourself with your personal support group who can help console and counsel you at this time. Your personal support group includes family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and your religious community. In some cases you may also wish to seek the guidance of a professional counselor. In coming to terms with your loss, you will take some time to recollect your loved one. You can appreciate the blessings which their presence brought to your life, even if the time they could stay with you seems to have ended too soon.

"Nothing is so strong as gentleness and
nothing is so gentle as real strength"
--Ralph W. Sockman

With the support of your family and friends you will be able to gather the strength to complete the necessary logistics of dealing with the details which must be faced by the survivors.

Forms:

• Enrollment and Beneficiary Designation for the Health Plan

• Pension Beneficiary Designation

Additional Information:

Welfare SPD

• Section 4 - Notification of Status Change

Pension SPD

• Section 11.4 - Death of Spouse After Retirement

Benefit Plan Checklist
	In the event of the death of someone you had selected as a beneficiary, you will need to change your designation of beneficiary. If you are already retired, you should call the Trust Customer Service Office to get the appropriate form to change your Pension Plan beneficiary.

External Related Links:
(These are listed for your convenience. The sites and the contents of the sites are not sponsored or endorsed by your benefit plans. Use them at your own risk.)

• Hospice Net - Articles on grief, bereavement, death and dying. Hospice nurses and professionals provide email support.
• Death and Dying Grief Support - Death and dying is an upbeat approach to loss offering grief support, and legal information on end of life issues for family, friends, and loved ones.
• About.com Death and Dying - About.com resources on funerals, cemeteries, and other death and dying related topics.