Survivors - How much time does it take to process a Request for Benefits?

The time it takes to process a Request for Benefits varies by case. When medical records are required to be submitted for a deceased injured countermeasure recipient, the case review can begin when the CICP receives all of the expected medical records. If the survivor is not required to submit medical records because the records have been previously submitted, the case review can begin when all new required documents are received. A delay in sending complete medical records or documents to the CICP will delay the processing of the case. Once all of the medical records and/or other documents are submitted, the case will be put in queue to be reviewed. Since a thorough, individualized review is required to determine eligibility, the time it takes for the CICP to process a Request for Benefits depends on the complexity of the case. The CICP will communicate with you periodically to provide updates on the status of the case or to request information that may be missing.