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The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 directed that as of January 1, 2023, the Optional Annuity for Dependent Children will be eliminated and the SBP annuity payment must revert to the surviving spouse (if the spouse submits documentation and is eligible). Special Information for Active Duty/Line of Duty Surviving Spouses Who Elected the Optional Annuity for Dependent Children - FebruPayday was the Day Februwas the first payday after the 2023 changes to the SBP Optional Child Annuity. You should continue to receive your normal DIC amount from the VA.* *Note: the change in the law does NOT affect the amount of DIC you receive from the VA. It is NOT the first payment with the elimination of the Offset. Please keep in mind that the SBP payment you received on Januis for your December entitlement, which included the 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).

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See our full range of FAQs on the SBP-DIC News webpage. Watch our Military OneSource webinar explaining the SBP-DIC Offset Elimination Listen to our Military OneSource podcast episode explaining the SBP-DIC Offset Elimination The Special Survivors Indemnity Allowance (SSIA) will no longer be paid. That means spouses now receive their full SBP monthly payments from DFAS and their full Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) payment from the VA. It's Here! SBP-DIC Offset Elimination - First Payment for Phase Three was FebruBeginning with the Februpayday, the SBP-DIC Offset was fully eliminated.

See our webpage, “ Manage Your SBP Annuity” for FAQs, a Quick Reference Guide, and additional information. Now, SBP annuitants will only need to complete and submit one of the annual verifications each year. Previously, some SBP annuitants needed to complete multiple forms each year. The requirements depend on the SBP annuitant’s age and relationship to the military service member.īeginning August 2023, we are reducing the requirements for SBP annuitants to one annual eligibility verification. Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuitants need to verify their eligibility regularly to continue to receive SBP annuity payments.

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New, Simpler Eligibility Verification Requirements for SBP Annuitants - New Quick Reference Guide now available! Please check our special focus webpage for the most up-to-date news and information. The SBP Open Season also allows eligible members and former members who were enrolled in SBP or RCSBP (Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan) as of Decemto permanently discontinue their SBP coverage. For retirees currently receiving retired pay, the SBP Open Season Discontinuance Form and FAQs surrounding discontinuing participation in the Plan are now available on our special focus webpage. The SBP Open Season allows for retirees receiving retired pay, eligible members, or former members awaiting retired pay who who were NOT enrolled in SBP or RCSBP (Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan) as of Decemto enroll.For retirees currently receiving retired pay, the SBP Open Season Letter of Intent, SBP Open Season Enrollment Form and FAQs about the enrollment process are now available on our special focus webpage. The SBP Open Season began on December 23, 2022 and ends on January 1, 2024.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 includes a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Open Season. NDAA 2023 SBP Open Season Ends January 1, 2024 - See Our Special Focus Webpage.

The quick and easy way to get to our askDFAS online upload tools, Form Wizards, checklists, guides and other helpful tools. New Quick Tools Webpage for Retirees and SBP Annuitants - Check it Out Here Retiree and Annuitant Pay Dates - See the full pay schedule here LATEST NEWS Retiree Newsletter Survivor SBP Newsletterįind out the latest news and other helpful information. Who to Contact? DFAS, the VA or the Military R&A Pay establishes, maintains and pays military retirees, and their eligible surviving spouses and other family members.

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