What Happens to Your Military OneSource Account When You Die
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Contact for survivor assistance
Call Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 for free survivor assistance including financial counseling, legal help, and grief support.
Access casualty assistance resources
Military OneSource connects survivors with Casualty Assistance Officers and helps navigate benefits and entitlements.
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- Service member's branch and status
- Casualty Assistance Officer contact if assigned
- Benefits already applied for
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Military OneSource. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
Social Security
Social Security must be notified of death immediately. Benefits paid after death must be returned. Survivor benefits may be available.
IRS / Tax Returns
A final individual tax return must be filed for the year of death. Estates over $13.61M may owe federal estate tax.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans are entitled to burial benefits, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate — all at no cost.
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