| U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS BENEFITS PROGRAM WASHINGTON, D.C. 20531 CLAIM FOR DEATH BENEFITS |
FOR DOJ USE ONLY CASE NUMBER ____________________ DATE RECEIVED ___________________ |
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| This form should be filed by a surviving spouse, child/children, insurance beneficiary and/or parent(s) of the deceased public safety officer. This claim may be prepared by someone on behalf of these individuals. If you are filing on behalf of others, you must attach evidence of your authority to do so. PLEASE PRINT PLAINLY OR TYPE | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1. NAME OF OFFICER (Last, First, Middle) |
2. OFFICER’S TITLE | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER |
4. DATE OF INJURY | 5. DATE OF DEATH | |||||||||||||||||
| 6. NAME AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF EMPLOYING AGENCY, ORGANIZATION OR UNIT IN WHOSE SERVICE DEATH OCCURRED (Include zip code) |
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| INSTRUCTIONS: T o ensure payment to all eligible individuals, attach valid documentation (such as notarized, certified, or attested to documentation) regarding marriage, divorce, separation decrees, death certificates, birth certificates, adoption papers, custody agreements, or other evidence of parent-child relationship, as appropriate for any claimant in Parts I and II | |||||||||||||||||||
| PART I INFORMATION ON SURVIVING BENEFICIARY |
If at the time of an officer’s death the officer was survived by a husband, wife, or parent(s), Part I should be completed. If there are children of the officer, regardless of age or dependency, Part II must be completed. (Attach certified copies of marriage license, all divorce decrees (including custody agreements), or separation agreements as applicable to martial relationship with the officer and certified copies of children’s birth certificates.) If the decedent is survived by neither spouse nor eligible child, provide a copy of the officer's most recent life insurance policies. PLEASE NOTE: The decedent’s employing agency will be asked to provide departmental insurance policies. | ||||||||||||||||||
| 7. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARY Spouse Mother Father Other beneficiary | |||||||||||||||||||
| NAME (Last, First, Middle) |
SOCIAL SECURITY NO. |
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| MAILING ADDRESS (Include zip code) |
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| NAME (Last, First, Middle) |
SOCIAL SECURITY NO. |
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| MAILING ADDRESS (Include zip code) |
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8. MARITAL STATUS OF OFFICER AT TIME OF DEATH.
Attach necessary documentation such as marriage certificates, all divorce decrees and custody agreements, or separation agreements. |
9. DO YOU HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE OFFICER WAS MARRIED AT ANY TIME TO ANYONE ELSE? YES NO UNKNOWN If yes, please list number of marriages and submit documents to show dissolution of prior marriages, such as death certificates or divorce decrees. ________________ 9a. List number of times surviving spouse was previously married. _____________ |
10. DO YOU HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE OFFICER HAD A CHILD(REN) FROM A PREVIOUS MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP?
YES NO If yes, include in Part II or explain on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this form. |
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| PART II SURVIVING CHILDREN INFORMATION |
If the officer was survived by a natural, out-of-wedlock, adopted or posthumous child, or stepchild (or children) at the time of death, complete this part. All surviving children should be listed regardless of age or dependency status at the time of the officer’s death. Attach a certified copy of birth certificates, adoption papers, DNA results, or other evidence of parent-child relation, as appropriate. | ||||||||||||||||||
| 11. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) | Date of Birth | Social Security No. | If over 18, educational status at the time of parent’s death | Marital Status regardless of age | |||||||||||||||
| Full-Time Part-Time N/A |
Married Single | ||||||||||||||||||
| Address (if different from item 7, above) and Telephone Number | PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN NAME & SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER | ||||||||||||||||||
| 11. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) | Date of Birth | Social Security No. | If over 18, educational status at the time of parent’s death | Marital Status regardless of age | |||||||||||||||
| Full-Time Part-Time N/A |
Married Single | ||||||||||||||||||
| Address (if different from item 7, above) and Telephone Number | PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN NAME & SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER | ||||||||||||||||||
| 11. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) | Date of Birth | Social Security No. | If over 18, educational status at the time of parent’s death | Marital Status regardless of age | |||||||||||||||
| Full-Time Part-Time N/A |
Married Single | ||||||||||||||||||
| Address (if different from item 7, above) and Telephone Number | PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN NAME & SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER | ||||||||||||||||||
| 11. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) | Date of Birth | Social Security No. | If over 18, educational status at the time of parent’s death | Marital Status regardless of age | |||||||||||||||
| Full-Time Part-Time N/A |
Married Single | ||||||||||||||||||
| Address (if different from item 7, above) and Telephone Number | PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN NAME & SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER | ||||||||||||||||||
| Please attach a separate sheet of paper if there are additional children. | |||||||||||||||||||
| PART III | STATEMENTS AND CLAIM: All claimants are required to complete this Part. The purpose of this claim is to establish survivorship eligibility and assert the rights to benefits under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42. U.S.C. 3796). The filing of this claim does not constitute a determination by the Department of Justice that benefits will or will not be awarded to the claimant(s).
This claim may be prepared by a person acting on behalf of the claimant(s) such as a parent, legally appointed guardian, other legal representatives, or duly designated representatives of the claimant(s). Evidence of authority to represent claimant(s) should be attached. |
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| A. STATEMENT ON OTHER CLAIMS FILED WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND/OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Has claim been filed for benefits under (1) Federal Employees Compensation Act, Section 8191 title 5, U.S. Code? YES NO (2) D.C. Retirement and Disability Act of September 1, 1916, Section 4-622? YES NO B. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED: If an immediate financial hardship has been incurred as a result of this death, an interim payment of $3000 may be made. If you are experiencing an immediate financial hardship, please attach a statement of financial circumstances and need. This statement must include all financial responsibility, all benefits that you are eligible for, and the benefits that you have received to date. If all documents required to complete this claim are received an interim payment may not be necessary. |
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| This form will be used by the Department of Justice to determine eligibility of a claimant for paying death benefits. The information may be disclosed to Federal, State, and local agencies to verify eligibility for benefits. We must have Social Security Numbers to process payments. I certify that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I certify further that I am not aware of any potential claimant for this PSOB death benefit other than those listed above. I know of no facts or circumstances that would render the above-listed persons ineligible for this benefit. I understand that a false or incomplete statement or a failure to fully disclose pertinent information concerning this claim may be grounds for non-payment of benefits or for prosecution for a false statement under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. All the information you give will be considered in reviewing the claim and is subject to investigation. |
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| SIGNATURE OF CLAIMANT OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (If representative, provide claimant’s affidavit granting power of attorney) |
DATE | ||||||||||||||||||
| E-MAIL (If available) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Home number. (Including Area Code) |
Work number (Including Area Code) | Alternate number (Including Area Code) | |||||||||||||||||
| Public Reporting Burden
Paper Reduction Act Notice. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. We try to create forms and instructions that are accurate, can be easily understood, and that impose the least possible burden on you to provide us with information. The estimated average time to complete and file this application is 90 minutes per application. If you have comments regarding the accuracy of this claim, or suggestions for making this claim form simpler, you can write to the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 810 7th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20531 and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office or Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 20530. |
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| U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS BENEFITS PROGRAM WASHINGTON, D.C. 20531 REPORT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER’S DEATH |
FOR DOJ USE ONLY CASE NUMBER ____________________ DATE RECEIVED ___________________ |
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| This information is being requested pursuant to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3796), and the disclosure is voluntary. This form will be used by the Department of Justice to determine eligibility of a claimant for the payment of benefit and the information may be disclosed to Federal, State and local agencies to verify eligibility for benefits. Disclosure of an individual’s Social Security number is mandatory. Failure to supply requested information may result in a delay in processing this form and receipt of benefits. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. NAME OF OFFICER (Last, First, Middle) |
2. OFFICER’S TITLE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER |
4. DATE OF INJURY | 5. DATE OF DEATH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. NAME AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF EMPLOYING AGENCY, ORGANIZATION OR UNIT IN WHOSE SERVICE DEATH OCCURRED (Include zip code) |
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| PART I: NOTICE OF LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. AT THE TIME OF INJURY THAT RESULTED IN DEATH WAS THE OFFICER WORKING A REGULAR SHIFT OR AN ASSIGNED OVERTIME SHIFT? YES NO IF NO, ATTACH AN AFFIDAVIT EXPLAINING THE OFFICER’S DUTY STATUS.
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8. OFFICER’S EMPLOYMENT STATUS WHEN INJURY OCCURRED.
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9. WAS INJURY CONTRIBUTED BY:
(Attach explanations for any “yes” answer.) |
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| PART II: INFORMATION CONCERNING POSSIBLE CLAIMANTS: Provision of this information does not constitute a finding for or against an interim Payment of Benefits or Final Award of Benefits. If the officer was not married at the time of his death, but was cohabiting with another person in what could be construed as a common-law marriage, please indicate that relationship below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10. NAMES, RELATIONSHIP, AND ADDRESS OF PERSONS IN PRECEDENCE ORDER AND APPLICABILITY CATEGORY AS FOLLOWS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SURVIVING SPOUSE OR COHABITANT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NAME (Last, First, Middle) |
SOCIAL SECURITY NO. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MAILING ADDRESS (Include zip code) |
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| CHILDREN: NATURAL, ADOPTED, STEPCHILDREN, POSTHUMOUS, OUT OF WEDLOCK, REGARDLESS OF AGE OR DEPENDENCY STATUS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10a. NAME (Last, First, Middle) | DATE OF BIRTH | SOCIAL SECURITY NO. | Marital status regardless of age | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Married Single | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Address (if different from item 11, above) and Telephone Number | PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN NAME & SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10a. NAME (Last, First, Middle) | DATE OF BIRTH | SOCIAL SECURITY NO. | Marital status regardless of age | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Married Single | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Address (if different from item 11, above) and Telephone Number | PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN NAME & SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Please attach a separate sheet of paper if there are additional children. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10.b IF THE DECEDENT IS SURVIVED BY NEITHER SPOUSE NOR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN, PROVIDE A COPY OF THE OFFICER'S MOST RECENT DEPARTMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, INCLUDING BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION PAGE. PLEASE NOTE: The decedent’s family will be asked to provide the most recent private insurance policies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BENEFICIARIES: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NAME (Last, First, Middle) |
SOCIAL SECURITY NO. |
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| MAILING ADDRESS (Include zip code) |
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| NAME (Last, First, Middle) |
SOCIAL SECURITY NO. |
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| MAILING ADDRESS (Include zip code) |
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| PART III: INFORMATION CONCERNING OTHER CLAIMS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11. TO YOUR KNOWLEDGE HAS OR WILL A CLAIM BE FILED FOR BENEFITS UNDER: A) Federal Employees Compensation Act, Section 8191 title 5, U.S. Code? YES NO B) D.C. Retirement and Disability Act of September 1, 1916, Section 4-622? YES NO |
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| PART IV: CERTIFICATION A false answer to any question in this Statement may be grounds for non-payment of benefits and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, Sec. 1001). All the information you give will be considered in reviewing the claim and is subject to investigation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12. EMPLOYING ORGANIZATION - To the best of my knowledge and belief, the above stated information is true and complete. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ORGANIZATION |
TYPED NAME & TITLE OF EMPLOYING AGENCY HEAD | SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYING AGENCY HEAD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ADDRESS (Include zip code) |
PHONE NO. | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DATE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13. IS THERE A RETIREMENT/DISABILITY BOARD, WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD, COURT, OR OTHER ENTITY THAT WILL CONSIDER OR HAS BEEN CONSIDERED THE FACTS OF THIS CASE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER BENEFITS? YES NO
14. WAS A FAVORABLE DECISION RENDERED? YES NO If “yes,” on a separate sheet of paper please give address and telephone number for each entity. |
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| Public Reporting Burden
Paper Reduction Act Notice. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. We try to create forms and instructions that are accurate, can be easily understood, and that impose the least possible burden on you to provide us with information. The estimated average time to complete and file this application is 2½ hours per application. If you have comments regarding the accuracy of this claim, or suggestions for making this claim form simpler, you can write to the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 810 7 Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20531 and to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office or Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 20530. |
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