Call Us at (800) 819-9571
Welcome to Empower’s
Knowledge Base
Feel free to type anything in the search input and we will try to find your information.
Call Us at (800) 819-9571

HSA Death Disbursement

With a Beneficiary

If an HSA accountholder dies with a named beneficiary, the following is required from EMPOWER to receive disbursement:

  1. copy of the death certificate that lists all of the following of the deceased:
    1. Address
    2. Social Security Number
    3. Date of Death

Without a Beneficiary

If an HSA accountholder dies without a named beneficiary, the following is required from EMPOWER to receive disbursement:

  1. A Letter of Administration that appoints a qualified administrator of the estate.
  2. The following information regarding the qualified administrator:
    1. Address (to receive the disbursement)
    2. Full Name
    3. Birth Date
    4. Social Security Number
  3. A copy of the death certificate that lists all of the following of the deceased:
    1. Address
    2. Social Security Number
    3. Date of Death