Losing a loved one is difficult. Please know that we are here to help you, in any way that we can, with your retiree's or beneficiary's retirement benefit matters.
If you are the spouse of a Fairfax County Retiree that has passed away...
To see if you are eligible for a monthly benefit, lump-sum refund or rollover, please review the following form: Spouse Refund/Benefit Request.
Here are some key contacts that you may need to speak with to discuss your spouse's benefits:
| Benefit | Organization to Contact | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement | Retirement Systems | 703-279-8200 |
| Life Insurance | The Standard | 703-324-3351 |
| Deferred Compensation (457) Plan | County Human Resorces | 703-324-4995 |
| Deferred Compenstation (457) Investments | T. Rowe Price | 888-457-5770 |
| Health Insurance (if retiree had County insurance) | County Human Resources | 703-324-3336 |
| Social Security | Social Security Administration | 800-772-1213 |
If you are a Fairfax County Retiree and your spouse has passed away...
- If you chose a Joint & Survivor Option, please Contact Retiree Services They will update your benefit.
- If you did not select a Joint & Survivor Option, you do not need to notify Retiree Services. If you are in your first three years of retirement and need to name a new beneficiary, you can submit a new beneficiary change form: