This page provides important information and forms for NIH employees regarding designating beneficiaries for various benefits.
You have four beneficiary forms available to you. It's crucial to keep your designations up to date. Even if your family situation changes, your designation remains valid. If you’re satisfied with the Order of Precedence you do not need to file any designations.
Beneficiary Forms
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How to Submit: Retirement & Employee Benefits Branch Where to View Forms: Official Personnel Folder (OPF) Additional information can be found on OPM’s website. |
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| CSRS Retirement (SF-3102) | How to Submit: Submit to address listed on form. |
| Thrift Savings Plan (TSP-3) |
How to Submit: To make a TSP beneficiary designation, log in to your account on the TSP website. Additional information can be found on TSP’s website. |
Tips for completing these forms:
- You can print the forms, sign them, scan, and email them to AskBenefits@nih.gov. New employees should NOT submit these forms in USAS Onboarding Manager.
- All forms require two witnesses to your signature. Witnesses cannot be named beneficiaries.
- Forms must be free of any erasures or changes.
- For designating a trust as a life insurance beneficiary, refer here for details.
- Reach out to your Retirement & Employee Benefits contact for any questions.
Retirement & Employee Benefits Branch Locations
| Bethesda Office | North Carolina Office |
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| Retirement & Employee Benefits Branch | Retirement & Employee Benefits Branch |
| 31 Center Drive MSC 2215 | PO Box 12233 (K1-01) |
| Bldg 31, Room 1B37 | Keystone/Rm 1105 |
| Bethesda MD 20892-2215 | Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 |
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