What Happens to Your My HealtheVet Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Health records
Download Blue Button report
Prescriptions
Cancel refills
Messages
Download provider messages
Step-by-Step Guide
Download health records
Use the Blue Button feature to download a complete copy of VA health records, lab results, and prescription history.
Cancel prescription refills
Cancel any auto-refill prescriptions and notify the VA pharmacy to stop shipments.
Document Now Checklist
- My HealtheVet login credentials
- Active prescriptions and pharmacies
- Treating VA facility and providers
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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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