Life Insurance Claims

Life insurance pays your beneficiary in the event of your death.

Life Insurance Claims

Life Insurance Claims

Life and AD&D Death Claims:

To File a Claim

The beneficiary should contact the GIC at 617-727-2310

The Group Insurance Commission (GIC) wants to process the beneficiary’s claim as soon as possible. A family member or a close friend should contact the GIC and provide the following information:

  • A copy of the certified death certificate to initiate the claim.
  • A copy of the insured’s life insurance certificate or GIC annual benefit statement (if available).
  • All beneficiary names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and addresses.

The GIC will process this information and forward it to MetLife. MetLife will then send a claim package which will include a Claim Form to the beneficiary. The beneficiary must complete the Claim Form and return it to MetLife with a copy of the death certificate. The beneficiary will be able to complete the claim submission online or via hard copy. Upon receipt, MetLife will send a claim payment to the beneficiary. This procedure applies for all deaths, regardless of cause. For Accidental Death and Dismemberment, MetLife may request additional information such as police reports and/or any related newspaper or verifiable online articles. Any additional information requested for an AD&D claim must be received by MetLife within 365 days of the date of death.

  • Accelerated Benefit Option (ABO): The member should contact the GIC to report the ABO claim. The GIC will gather the necessary information and submit the claim to MetLife. Upon receipt of the claim information from the GIC, MetLife will send an ABO claim package to the member and the member will submit the completed claim package directly to MetLife for processing.
  • AD&D Non-Death Claim: The member should contact the GIC to report the AD&D claim. The GIC will gather the necessary information and submit the claim to MetLife. Upon receipt of the claim information from the GIC, MetLife will send an AD&D claim package to the member and the member will submit the completed claim package directly to MetLife for processing.
  • Life Insurance Waiver of Premium (member enrolled in LTD): If the member is on a GIC MetLife approved LTD claim and they meet the Waiver of premium eligibility criteria (disability incurred prior to age 60 and the waiver claim is being filed within 2 years of the date of disability) the employee will not have to call the GIC to report the Waiver claim and a claim form will not be required. MetLife will review the medical information available with the LTD claim as well as Life Insurance information provided separately by the GIC to adjudicate the Waiver claim. MetLife will send a letter to the employee and GIC notifying them of the Waiver of Premium claim decision.
  • Life Insurance Waiver of Premium (member not enrolled in LTD): The member should contact the GIC to report the Waiver claim. The GIC will gather the necessary information and submit the claim to MetLife. Upon receipt of the claim information from the GIC, MetLife will reach out to the applicable Agency Coordinator to gather the following member information:
    • Date of Hire
    • Date of Birth
    • Occupation/Job Title
    • Hourly/Salaried
    • Date Last Worked

Upon receipt of the Agency Coordinator information, MetLife will confirm the member’s eligibility for Waiver of Premium and if eligible will send a Waiver of Premium claim form to the member. The member should complete the claim form and return it to MetLife for review. MetLife will send a notification informing the member and the GIC whether the claim is approved.

Absolute Assignment: The member should contact the GIC to initiate the absolute assignment process. MetLife will send the member an Absolute Assignment form which the member should complete and return to MetLife. MetLife and the GIC will review the form and if satisfactory the Absolute Assignment will be approved.

Life Insurance FAQs

While having life insurance provided by your employer is a great benefit, it’s possible that it may not be enough to adequately provide for your family. Additional life insurance can give your family greater financial security if you are no longer here to earn a paycheck.

Everyone is different, but you may need more than you have now. The insurance you need changes as your life changes — for example, getting married, starting a family or buying a home might change the coverage you need. Many people are surprised to learn that they don’t have enough life insurance to cover the many expenses their loved ones may face.

It’s simple to determine the amount of coverage you need now:

Go to www.metlife.com/lifeneeds to calculate how much life insurance may be right for you.

It may be less expensive than you think. MetLife’s group life insurance plans are an economical way for you to provide for your family with competitive group rates1 and a wide range of coverage options to choose from. Exact rates can be found in the enrollment materials provided by your employer.

Premiums are conveniently paid through payroll deduction, so you don’t have to worry about writing a check or missing a payment.

  • You get competitive group rates1 and a wide range of coverage options to choose from
  • Proceeds are generally income tax free and can be paid to your beneficiary in a lump-sum payment
  • You will have the convenience of having premiums automatically deducted from your paycheck

With Portability,2 you can take your life insurance benefits with you without a gap in coverage. You can continue your Group Life insurance coverage with MetLife should you leave your employer for any reason. Competitive rates apply but will likely be higher than your current rates. MetLife will bill you directly.3 

RESOURCES

Documents

LIFE INSURANCE - ACTIVE / STATE RETIREES
LIFE INSURANCE - BOOKLET RETIRED MUNICIPAL TEACHERS
LIFE INSURANCE NEW HIRE BROCHURE

1 Cost of insurance rates are determined using methodologies that vary by company. These rates can vary and will generally increase with age. Rates for active employees may be different than those available to terminated or retired employees. It’s important to look at all factors when evaluating the overall competitiveness of rates and the value of life insurance coverage. 

2 All coverage amounts are subject to applicable state laws. To take advantage of this benefit, coverage of at least $5,000 must be elected.

3 To the maturity age specified in the certificate.

Nothing in these materials is intended to be advice for any particular situation or individual. Please consult with your own advisors for such advice.  Like most group insurance policies, insurance policies offered by MetLife contain certain exclusions, exceptions, waiting periods, reductions, limitations and terms for keeping them in force. Please contact your benefits administrator or MetLife for costs and complete details.

MetLife Group Term Life insurance is issued by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 under Policy Form GPN99/G2130-S.