Losing a Loved One

Dealing with grief is a top priority when losing someone dear and you can’t go through it alone. With this in mind, we offer benefits and programs available to support you during this challenging time. There are also some important steps you need to keep in mind.

Things to Consider

Benefits, Programs and Resources

Taking time off
Understand your options for taking bereavement leave.

Get emotional support
There are services available to help you and your family manage your grief.

Things to Consider

Benefits, Programs and Resources

Notify HR and your healthcare insurance providers
If your spouse or dependent child passes away and they are covered under a Memorial Hermann healthcare plan, contact HR Shared Services to have them removed.

Update beneficiary information
If your loved one was listed as your beneficiary, change your life insurance and retirement savings plan beneficiaries so they accurately reflect who you should receive your benefit in the event of your death.

Claim any benefits you are eligible to receive
If your loved one was enrolled in dependent life insurance or Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, contact the insurers to claim your benefits.1

Know our options for what to do with any inheritance
There’s a lot to consider when you receive an inheritance. Understanding your options can help you make the best decisions for your situation. You should also know of any legal and tax issues associated with settling an estate.
  • Group Legal
    legalplans.com
    (Access code: 9900025)
    You must be enrolled in group legal to take advantage of the benefits offered by the plan.
  • Fidelity Resources
    The Fidelity Retirement Service Center
    800.343.0860
    Monday through Friday
    7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
1AD&D coverage pays a benefit to you or your loved ones in the event you or a covered dependent suffers accidental injuries that result in death or dismemberment.