SF 2800, Application for Death Benefits Under CSRS
The Department of the Treasury has directed the Office of Personnel Management to inform applicants for benefits that paper checks will no longer be issued to most payees. Those who do not enroll in the Direct Deposit program so that their payments will be deposited to their accounts in a financial institution must contact the Department of the Treasury to obtain a Direct Express debit card.
SF 2800 has been revised to contain this information and to inform applicants that it is illegal to use a Direct Express debit card after the death of the owner of the card.
SF 2800 is needed to collect information so that OPM can pay death benefits to the survivors of Federal employees and annuitants. SF 2800A is needed for deaths in service so that survivors can make the needed election regarding military service. Every applicant who uses SF 2800 should read SF 2800-1, Applying for Death Benefits under CSRS. This brief booklet provides the general information applicants need to understand what they are applying for.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.