Each claimant/beneficiary is required to complete their own form. If you are filing a claim for a dependent, use form FE-6 DEP.
Death certificate: a certified copy of the death certificate with the cause and manner of death is required.
Missing information: if you return this form with missing or incorrect information, it will delay your claim.
POA: if you are submitting the claim under a Power of Attorney (POA) instrument for the beneficiary, a copy of the POA papers for the beneficiary must be submitted.
Return: return this claim form and the necessary documents to OFEGLI, PO Box 6080, Scranton, PA 18505-6080.
Fax: if a certified death certificate has already been submitted, you may fax your claim form to OFEGLI at 570-558-8659.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | FE-6 |
| Form Length | 8 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 133 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 23 min |
| Edition | January 2026 |
| Where to send | OFEGLI, PO Box 6080, Scranton, PA 18505-6080 |
| Claim for a dependent | Use form FE-6 DEP |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | FE-6, FE6, FE 6, Form FE-6, FEGLI claim form, Claim for Death Benefits |
| Official source | FE-6 (Rev January 2026), |
