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The document is a Beneficiary Designation form for the Total Control Account (TCA), allowing accountholders to add or change beneficiary information in the event of their death. It outlines the requirements and instructions for designating primary and contingent beneficiaries, including necessary personal information, distribution percentages, and restrictions on who can be named as beneficiaries. The form must be completed in full and submitted to ensure proper processing.

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Begin by filling out Section 1 with your Account Information. Include your TCA Account Number, First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Address, Social Security Number, City, State, Zip Code, and Phone Number.
In Sections 2 through 6, designate your beneficiaries. For each primary beneficiary, provide their First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Address, Relationship to you, Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy), and Social Security Number. Specify the percentage of proceeds assigned to each beneficiary ensuring they total 100%.
If applicable, complete Section 3 for a Living Trust or Section 4 for a Testamentary Trust. Provide the Trust Name and Trustee details as required.
In Section 7, sign and date the form to confirm your designations. Ensure all pages are included before submission.
Finally, submit the completed form via mail or fax as indicated in Section 8.

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What is a total control account TCA?

Subject to state law, the Total Control Account is provided for all Life benefits of $5,000 or more. The assets backing TCAs are maintained in MetLifes general account and are subject to MetLifes creditors. MetLife bears the investment risk of the assets backing the TCAs and expects to receive a profit.

Is a total control account a good idea?

Why is TCA better than a check? With a TCA, life insurance proceeds begin earning interest as soon as the account is established, and the TCA interest rate is often higher than what many traditional banks pay on savings and checking accounts.

What is a TCA total control account?

What is a MetLife Total Control Account (TCA)? The MetLife TCA is a settlement option offered by MetLife for the payment of claims. A MetLife TCA is not a checking, savings, or money market bank account. Since the MetLife TCA is not a bank account, it is not insured by the FDIC or any government agency.

How to get money out of MetLife total control account?

You may make withdrawals by written request, telephone (subject to MetLifes current procedures), or by using the checks we supply to you. The checks are drawn on a bank account made available to you at a bank chosen by MetLife. Each withdrawal must be $250 or more.

Is TCA used for all MetLife products?

You have total control of the money in your Account in that you can immediately make withdrawals of $250 or more up to the full value of your Account anytime, without penalty or loss of interest. The principal and interest in your Account are guaranteed by MetLife.

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