How to file a life insurance claim with Met Life
Here we explain how to file a life insurance claim with Met Life, with a link to Claim forms (below). Many life insurance claims get delayed during the examination process and sometimes are denied, so being prepared and following these steps below will help assure your death claim processes quickly and gets approval.
We know the business of winning life insurance claims. We represent beneficiaries to get their claims paid quickly – even contestable claims. Don’t be a victim to abusive tactics, unfair delays or a denial of your Met Life life insurance claim.
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Met Life recently changed their life insurance marketing name to Brighthouse Financial. Whichever entity your claim is with, the information and links below with help you prepare and file your claim.
Step by Step Guide to File a Life Insurance Claim with Met Life
Step #1. Contact the Claims Department and inform them of the death
They’ll confirm the policy was active and send you their Claim Form to complete. This will also stop the insurer from billing for premiums. If they determine the policy was not active on the day the insured died they’ll refuse to provide you with their Claim forms.
Step #2. Get a final death certificate and mail it to Met Life
Life insurers won’t pay claims without a Final Death Certificate.
Step #3. Submit the Claimant’s Statement
This form asks for information about the beneficiary such as name, address, social security number and the form of payment requested. The beneficiary must provide a social security or tax payor number.
Step #4. Choose a form of payment
Depending on the insurance company and the size of the claim, several different payment options are available:
- Check made out to the beneficiary.
- A checkbook issued to the beneficiary.
- Periodic installment payments.
Step #5. Confirm all documents are received in the Claims Department
Because communication from an insurer is quite slow, take the proactive step of confirming that all documents have been received by the Claims Department.
What to Expect After You File the Met Life Death Claim
If your claim is approved you’ll receive your payment 7 to 10 days after the final approval. If your claim is denied you’ll be given a written explanation why it was denied. Usually, the insurer will refund all the premiums that were paid.
FAQ:
Q: What Happens After I File the Death Claim?
If your claim is approved you’ll receive your payment 7 to 10 days after the final approval. If your claim is denied you’ll be given a written explanation why it was denied. Usually, the insurer will refund all the premiums that were paid.
Q: What Can I Do If My Death Claim is Denied?
You can appeal denied death claims. For this we strongly urge you to contact us to handle your appeal.
Denied life insurance claims are usually from policies that were less than 2 years old when the insured died. For a full explanation of Contestable Life Insurance Investigations please read: Life Insurance Claim Investigation.
Q: How Do I File a Death Claim for a Group Life Policy?
Death claims for policies offered through employers are managed by the Group Life Claims Department. Submitting a claim for a group life insurance policy is a little different than individual life claims.
For a group life claim you’ll need to contact the employer who sponsored the plan and inform them of the death. Ask that they contact the insurer. They’ll have to contact Met Life and confirm the person was employed and the coverage was in effect on the date of death.
You’ll still need a Claim Form, Death Certificate and Claimants Statement, but all information must go thru the employer and Group Life Claims Department.
Q: How Long Does It Take to Get a Met Life Claim Paid?
An insurer has 30 days to pay a death claim The exception to this rule is when the Policy is still in the 2-year Contestability Period. In those instances, the insurer has additional time to gather and evaluate records. But, they cannot delay a claim beyond a reasonable time.
Contestable Life Insurance Claims – What to expect during a contestable claim investigation.
Q: Can The Center for Life Insurance Disputes File My Death Claim for Me?
Yes, we file new death claims with proper supporting documents, expert opinions and medical reviews so every claim is approved.
Help with a Life Insurance Claim – Expert guidance for getting life insurance claims paid.
Q: Are All Death Claims Investigated?
No. Only Contestable claims can be investigated. Read: Six Reason Your Contestable Life Insurance Policy May Not be Contestable.
Q: What is the Met Life Claims Phone Number?
Met Life Claims Department phone number 800-638-5000
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