Life Claim FAQs
Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Life claims.
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Whom should I contact to file a claim for life insurance benefits?
Please contact the employer of your recently departed loved one. They will provide you with the claim forms and submission instructions.
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Why must I contact the employer?
You must contact the employer because they provided the Life Insurance coverage to their employees through their benefits program.
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How do I find out if I am the named beneficiary?
Please contact the employer of your recently departed loved one. The employer keeps records of the beneficiary designations for their employees. If your loved one completed a beneficiary designation, the employer will advise you if you are a named beneficiary.
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What is the Beneficiary Part 2 Claim Form?
The Beneficiary Part 2 Claim Form is the beneficiary claim form required to receive Life Insurance claim benefits. You can get it from the employer of your recently departed loved one.
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How do I complete the Beneficiary Part 2 Claim Form?
All you have to do is fill out the entire form and sign it on both signature lines.
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If there is more than one beneficiary, do we each need to fill out the Beneficiary Part 2 Claim Form?
Yes, each beneficiary must individually complete a Beneficiary Part 2 Claim Form.
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If the beneficiary is a minor, does he or she sign the Beneficiary Part 2 Claim Form?
No. If the beneficiary is a minor, the form must be completed with the minor’s information and signed by his or her legal representative or guardian.
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If a beneficiary was not named or none of the named beneficiaries are still living, who is eligible to receive the life insurance benefits?
If a beneficiary was not named or none of the named beneficiaries are still living, we will pay the claim according to the Facility of Payment in the contract. The Facility of Payment specifies the order of next of kin.
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If the beneficiary is an adult and is unable to handle his or her financial affairs, who should sign the Beneficiary Part 2 Claim Form?
If the adult beneficiary is unable to handle his or her financial affairs, the legal representative must complete the form with the beneficiary’s information and sign it.
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If the beneficiary is a trust, who should sign the Beneficiary Part 2 Claim Form?
If the beneficiary is a trust, the form must be signed by the trustee of the trust.
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If the beneficiary is an estate, who should sign the Beneficiary Part 2 Claim Form?
If the beneficiary is an estate, the form must be signed by the executor/administrator of the estate.
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If the beneficiary is a charity or an organization, who should sign the Beneficiary Part 2 Claim Form?
If the beneficiary is a charity or an organization, the form must be signed by the administrator of the charity or the organization.
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What should I do if I am working with a funeral home for the burial arrangements and they need to be paid?
The funeral home will have you sign a Funeral Home Assignment (FHA) if you are the named beneficiary. This allows them to be paid from the Life Insurance proceeds that go to the named beneficiary(ies). Keep in mind that only the proceeds for beneficiaries who sign the FHA will be used to pay the funeral home
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What documents do I need to submit in order to file the claim?
Please go to our checklist to see what documents you need to file a Life Insurance claim.
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Where should I submit my claim documents?
Please submit the Beneficiary Part 2 Claim Form and all additional required documents to the employer of your recently departed loved one. Then the employer will submit your claim documentation along with their claim form and employment eligibility information to us directly.
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What happens after the employer submits the claim information?
After we receive the claim documents from the employer, we will immediately begin the process of reviewing your claim. Our Claims team will contact you if we need additional information.
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Where do I submit supporting information or documentation for the claim once it is filed?
Claim documentation should be faxed to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas at 855-645-8242 or mailed to P.O. Box 7070, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Please include the assigned claim number on the cover sheet, if available.
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How long does it take to process a claim?
After we receive all of the required information, we will process the claim within 7 business days. The sooner you submit all of the required information, the sooner we can process the claim. Collecting the required information is typically what delays the process. That’s why it’s important to correctly fill out everything and submit all of the required information as soon as possible.