Life Events
The Life Events section of the website provides information useful to retirees and their families. There are many events in a retiree’s life that might affect their benefits. You can learn about them through the menu links to the left and summaries below.
Marriage/Divorce – Understand your benefits options when your marriage begins or ends.
Death of a Spouse – Notify OPM upon the death of your spouse.
Reemployment – Learn how reemployment may affect your benefits.
Designation of Beneficiaries - You can choose any person to receive any life insurance and/or lump sum benefit payable upon your death by completing a Designation of Beneficiary form.