---
kind: "section"
citation: "5 C.F.R. § 843.302"
title: "5"
number: "843.302"
heading: "Time for filing applications for death benefits."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/5/843.302"
---

# §843.302. Time for filing applications for death benefits.


A current or former spouse of a deceased retiree, employee, or separated employee may file an application for benefits under this subpart, personally or through a representative, at any time within 30 years after the death of the retiree, employee, or separated employee.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 8461; 843.205, 843.208, and 843.209 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 8424; 843.309 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 8442; 843.406 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 8441.

### Source

Source: 52 FR 2074, Jan. 16, 1987, unless otherwise noted.