Reporting a Death
Resources: Let's Talk About PSERS Death Benefits Pamphlet
Retired Members
If you are a family member or responsible for the estate of a person receiving a monthly benefit payment from PSERS and wish to report the death of a retiree or survivor annuitant, please:
- Notify PSERS by calling PSERS’ tollfree phone number at 1.888.773.7748
or emailing to ContactPSERS@pa.gov.
PSERS will need:
- The member’s full name and
PSERS ID or last four digits of the
social security number.
- The date of death.
- A contact person in the event more
information or documentation is
needed.
- The caller should have available
the contact’s name, address, and
telephone number.
- Send PSERS a copy of the death
certificate. The death certificate must
be faxed or mailed to:
PSERS
5 N 5th Street
Harrisburg PA 17101-1905
FAX: 717.772.3860
Information regarding the retirement option selected or remaining value of the account will not be released by phone or email.
After we receive this information, additional forms and/or information pertaining to the account will be sent to you and/or any named beneficiaries.
Active Members
If you are a family member or responsible for the estate of a deceased Pennsylvania public school employee and need to report their death, please:
- Contact your current Pennsylvania
public school employer.
- Send PSERS a copy of the death
certificate. The death certificate must
be sent to:
PSERS
5 N 5th Street
Harrisburg PA 17101-1905
FAX: 717.772.3860
The employer will report the information to PSERS and we, in turn, will send a request for a copy of the death certificate to the named beneficiary(ies), executor, or trustee.
PSERS will not release any information regarding the value of the account and/or the names of the beneficiary(ies) by phone or email.
After we receive a copy of the death certificate, additional forms and/or information pertaining to the payment of the death benefit will be sent to the named beneficiary(ies), executor, or trustee.