DFAS Retiree Newsletter
June 2023 Retiree Newsletter
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Director’s Message
Welcome to the June 2023 Retiree Newsletter!
Gray Area Retiree Spotlight: Your Service Needs to Know About Your Life-Changing Events!
As we continue our look at RCSBP, DFAS and your Branch of Service identified a common challenge that may impact you and your loved ones—timely notification of your life-changing events to your Branch of Service!
Don’t Forget to Give Your Retired Pay Account a Regular Checkup!
Use this handy checklist to do a retired pay checkup at least once a year.
Simplifying Eligibility Verifications for Retirees and SBP Annuitants
As part of our work to transform DFAS Retired & Annuitant Pay into an even more customer-friendly environment for you, we are simplifying eligibility verifications for both retirees and SBP annuitants.
SBP Open Season Allows Retirees to Enroll or Discontinue SBP Coverage during 2023
The SBP Open Season runs from December 23, 2022 to January 1, 2024.
Enrolling in SBP Coverage During the 2023 SBP Open Season? Here’s What Retirees Need to Know
Enrollment is a four-step process.
Planning to Discontinue SBP Coverage During the NDAA 2023 SBP Open Season? What Retirees Need to Know
Before submitting your request for discontinuance, please review the SBP advantages and disadvantages information on the first page of the Discontinuance form.
From Our Partners: Bases Launch 2023 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign…50 Years of Caring
News from the Air Force Assistance Fund
From Our Partners: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - a Lifeline for Sailors and Marines since 1904!
News from the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
2023 Pay Calendar
To help you plan for 2023, here is the list of paydays.
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March 2023 Retiree Newsletter
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Director’s Message
Welcome to the March 2023 Retiree Newsletter!
The 2023 Tax Deadline is Approaching
April 18, 2023 is the tax deadline this year and now is a good time to make sure you have all your tax documents ready
Gray Area Retiree Spotlight: What is RCSBP?
RCSBP is quite similar to the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) that covers non-reserve components of the armed services. However, there are a number of differences in eligibility, coverage and cost that reflect the unique nature of Reserve and Guard service.
The NDAA 2023 SBP Open Season is Now
The SBP Open Season runs from December 23, 2022 to January 1, 2024.
The NDAA 2023 SBP Open Season: What Retirees Need to Know About Enrolling
The SBP Open Season allows for retirees receiving retired pay, eligible members, or former members awaiting retired pay who were NOT enrolled in SBP or RCSBP (Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan) as of December 22, 2022 to enroll. Enrollment in SBP during the Open Season is a four-step process.
The NDAA 2023 SBP Open Season: What Retirees Need to Know About Discontinuing
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 December 22, 2022 to permanently discontinue their SBP coverage.
Keeping Your AOP and SBP Beneficiaries Informed and Updated
An inevitable reality for all of us is that one day we will no longer be there for those we love. For military retirees, there are two ways to leave something behind for your loved ones.
Changes to the Survivor Benefit Plan for SBP Annuitants in 2023
This year brought big changes to the Survivor Benefit Plan for surviving spouses who were also receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) payment from the VA. It also brought big changes for surviving spouses and children of members who died on active duty or inactive duty, in the line of duty, and chose the Optional Annuity for Dependent Children.
News from Our Partners: Air Reserve Component Retirement Pay Applications Transition to myFSS
Headquarters AF/A1 is in the process of transitioning all personnel systems currently located on the myPers website onto two new platforms, myFSS and MyVector.
News from Our Partners: Bases Launch 2023 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign…50 Years of Caring
On 27 February, the Department of the Air Force launched the 50th annual Air Force Assistance Fund 50 Years of Caring Campaign at Air and Space Force Bases worldwide.
News from Our Partners: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Thank you to all who supported NMCRS in 2022. Your generosity made a huge impact in the lives of over 40,000 Sailors, Marines and their families.
2023 Pay Calendar
To help you plan for 2023, here is the list of paydays.
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December 2022 Retiree Newsletter
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Director’s Message
Welcome to the December 2022 Retiree Newsletter!
The Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act: Survivor Benefit Plan Open Season
We are working to prepare the forms, policies, and processes. Please check our special webpage for news and information.
There’s Still Time to Get a Head Start on Tax Season
Make sure you have everything set up so you can get your tax documents for filing.
Gray Area Retiree Spotlight Article: Retiring Soon? Get the New Tips & Tools for Retirees New to Retired Pay
Gray Area Retirees: This is an article of interest to you.
myPay: How to Reactivate Your Account or Get Started
myPay is a convenient tool for getting your tax documents quickly and easily.
2023 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index, there is an 8.7 percent COLA for most retired pay and Survivor Benefit Plan annuities.
Your Retiree Account Statement (RAS) Shows Your Current SBP Coverage
Your RAS has information about SBP. The SBP section has five lines for members who participate in SBP.
What Retirees Can Expect in the Year-End Mail from DFAS
For retirees who still request postal mail from us, each January we mail your 1099-R.
CRDP/CRSC Open Season - Frequently Asked Questions
Retirees who are eligible for both CRDP and CRSC will receive an annual letter with instructions about how to change your election from one program to the other, if you choose.
Form Wizard Roundup
Our Form Wizards “take the form out of the form” to make it easier to provide the correct information.
The SBP-DIC Offset Phased Elimination: What Surviving Spouses Need to Know About 2023
On February 1, 2023, surviving spouses will receive their full SBP payment from DFAS and their full DIC payment from the VA.
The 2023 Changes to the SBP Optional Annuity for Dependent Children: What Surviving Spouses and Children Need to Know and Do
What surviving spouses and child annuitants (or their parents/guardians) need to know and do to prepare for the 2023 changes to the SBP Optional Annuity for Dependent Children
News from Our Partners: DoD Uniformed Services ID Card Reissuance
In July 2020, DoD began the transition from the paper-based Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card to a more secure, Next Generation USID card.
News from Our Partners: Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign - 50 Years of Caring
This coming spring, AFAF will be celebrating their golden anniversary for the AFAF Campaign…50 Years of Caring
News from Our Partners: Recently Retired from Service? Take Advantage of Your FEDVIP Enrollment Period
OPM is proud to welcome retiring members of the uniformed services to the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
News from Our Partners: Calderon Service Soars Long After Retiring from USAFGiving Back through the CFC in Many Ways
Giving Back through the CFC in Many Ways
News from Our Partners: Sutton Extends His Commitment to Public Service after Retiring. You Can Too.
The CFC and charities in this campaign are so appreciative of the generosity of retirees.
2023 Pay Calendar
To help you plan for 2023, here is the list of paydays.
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September 2022 Retiree Newsletter
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Director’s Message
Welcome to the September 2022 Retiree Newsletter!
Fall is for…Taxes?
Now is the best time to double check everything is correct regarding your documentation so there are no hiccups when you file your taxes.
Employment Compensation from a Foreign Government Can Impact Your Retired Pay
Did You Know: Your military retired pay can be impacted if you receive compensation from a foreign government without advance permission?
myPay: How to Reactivate Your Account or Get Started
myPay is a convenient tool for getting your tax documents quickly and easily, as well as managing your retired pay or annuitant pay account year-round.
How to Get a Verification of Pay Letter
Using myPay to generate a Verification of Pay Letter can make the process easier.
Time to Check and Update Your Beneficiary Information
Keeping your beneficiary information for the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) or for your Arrears of Pay (AOP) up to date is vital.
Check Out Our Revamped askDFAS Resource Page for Retirees and Annuitants
We also recently revamped the askDFAS Resource webpage section for retirees and annuitants to make it easier for you to find the askDFAS online form or upload tool you need.
The SBP-DIC Offset Phased Elimination: What Surviving Spouses Need to Know About 2023
Next year, on February 1, 2023, surviving spouses will receive their full Survivor Benefit Plan payment from DFAS and their full Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) payment from the VA.
The 2023 Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Elimination of the Optional Annuity for Dependent Children and Reversion of SBP Annuity to Surviving Spouses
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 directed that as of January 1, 2023, the “Optional Annuity for Dependent Children” will be eliminated and the SBP monthly annuity payment must revert to the surviving spouse (if the surviving spouse submits documentation confirming eligibility).
News from Our Partners: VA Expands Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Eligibility
If you deployed to Egypt, Syria, or Uzbekistan, you may now be eligible.
News from Our Partners: Retired Members - Take advantage of your FEDVIP enrollment period
Sponsored by OPM, FEDVIP is a voluntary, enrollee-pay-all dental and vision insurance program. It replaced the former TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP).
News from Our Partners: Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign – 50 Years Of Caring
This coming Spring, we will be celebrating our golden anniversary for the AFAF Campaign…50 Years of Caring begins on 27 February 2023!
News from Our Partners: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society – Making a Difference for Sailors, Marines, and their Families
Since 1904, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has been there to assist active duty and retired Sailors, Marines and their families in their time of need.
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