Is there any change to the process for submission of death claims?
Yes. In general, Lincoln claims should still be submitted to the SDR, with the documents required. Please note the filing requirements and new fax number below. Memorial Service claims on or after 7/1/2011 should be submitted to the assuming carrier Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company. Contact information is available on the “Home page.” For Lincoln claims the state insurance guaranty associations require the following documents to complete your submission: • Copy of the Death Certificate • Verified Statement of Performance • Itemized Funeral Home Bill for merchandise and services• “Next of Kin/Personal Representative Release, Subrogation and Assignment Form” (signed by the next of kin or personal representative of the decedent when the funeral arrangements are made)• Seller’s Affidavit of Contract Performance (AR only) In addition to the above documents, assignment forms will need to be completed by the provider of services in order for claims to be paid. If the provider of serv