DFAS Survivor SBP Newsletter
The DFAS Survivor SBP Newsletter is published twice a year (spring and fall) and focuses on news of special interest to survivors to keep you informed on what’s happening with the Survivor Benefit Plan.
Survivor SBP Newsletter - Fall 2024
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Director's Message
Welcome to the October 2024 edition of the Survivor SBP Newsletter.
Active Duty/Line of Duty Spotlight: Can You Help Us Spread the Word About the SBP Optional Child Annuity Changes?
There are still a number of families where the member died on active duty or inactive duty, in the line of duty after October 7, 2001, the surviving spouse requested the Optional Child Annuity, and we have not received documentation about the eligibility of the surviving spouse.
Active Duty/Line of Duty Spotlight: MilTax Free Software for Survivors
MilTax e-filing software is free for service members, eligible family members and survivors, and veterans up to 365 days from their separation or retirement date.
The askDFAS Refresh is Here: Come, Take it for a Spin!
Have you had a chance to visit and take the new askDFAS for a spin? If not, don’t delay!
Prepare Your Loved Ones: How to Report the Death of a SBP Annuitant
We are communicating this information so you can share with your loved ones.
Be Proactive with Your Taxes
Tax season is just around the corner and DFAS wants to help you be ready.
Activating and Maintaining Your Account on myPay
myPay is an online tool for getting your tax documents, as well as managing your annuitant pay account year-round.
What Information Does DFAS Need To Be Updated On?
It is very important for SBP Annuitants to update contact information with DFAS, DEERS, and the VA.
Who Pays SBP and Who Pays DIC?
When you are receiving direct deposit payments to your bank account, it can be difficult to figure out which agency is paying which deposit.
Click here for a PDF of the Fall 2024 Survivor SBP Newsletter
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Survivor SBP Newsletter - Spring 2024
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Director's Message
Welcome to the first DFAS Survivor SBP Newsletter of 2024!
Active Duty/Line of Duty Survivors Spotlight April 2024
What Does SBP Spouse and Child Coverage Mean?
Save the Date: DoD’s First Survivor Symposium - June 21, 2024
How Marriage impacts a Spouse Annuitant Pay Account
Surviving spouses maintain their eligibility for SBP until death, as long as they do not remarry before the age of 55.
SBP School Certification Season Is Here
For most students another school year will soon be coming to an end. Child annuitants between the ages of 18 and 22, attending school on a full-time basis, will start receiving their annual school certification packets.
What To Expect For Child Annuitants Approaching Age 18
Child annuitants who have never been married and are attending school full time may remain eligible to receive benefits after reaching the age of 18.
What SBP Annuitants Need to Know About Annual Eligibility Verifications
In 2023, DFAS Retired & Annuitant Pay simplified eligibility verifications for SBP annuitants. Now, SBP annuitants only need to complete and submit one annual verification each year.
Coming This Summer: A Re-imagined askDFAS Experience!
Starting early this summer, we’d like to invite you to visit askDFAS and look at some improvements we have in store to make the entire experience more intuitive and helpful for SBP Annuitants.
Did You Know?
We recognize the laws and regulations governing military annuity pay are complex and can be difficult to understand. In each issue of the DFAS Survivor SBP Newsletter, we will share a few helpful tips and tidbits for survivors.
myPay: How to Reactivate Your Account or Get Started
myPay is an online tool for managing your annuitant pay account year-round.
2024 Pay Calendar
To help you plan for 2024, see the calendar of the days you should expect to receive your annuitant pay.
Click here for a PDF of the Spring 2024 Survivor SBP Newsletter
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