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DFAS Retiree Newsletter 

​September 2024 Retiree Newsletter

Click here to download a PDF of the September 2024 Retiree Newsletter

Director’s Message
Welcome to the September 2024 Retiree Newsletter!

Gray Area Retiree Spotlight: Certain Service Time Qualifies for Retired Pay Before Age 60
Generally, Gray Area Retirees can begin receiving retired pay at age 60. However, certain types of service during specific times will qualify a Gray Area Retiree to begin receiving retired pay earlier than age 60.  

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?

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? Take advantage of the new and reorganized suite of tools.

Another Tax Season is Right Around the Corner: Are You Prepared?
The next tax season will be here before you know it and we want to make sure that you are prepared for it.

Prepare Your Loved Ones: How to Report the Death of a Retiree or SBP Annuitant
it is important that, upon death, DFAS is promptly notified so that a retiree or SBP annuitant’s monthly payment can be suspended to prevent any overpayments.

Retiree Appreciation Events
Below is a list of Retiree Appreciation Days that DFAS will participate in during 2024. If you live near one of the events, please come and say “Hello.”

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. Retirees and their eligible dependents are encouraged to have their paper-based USID card replaced at their convenience. 

News From Our Partners: 2024 Air Force Assistance Fund 51st Annual Campaign
Year after year, our faithful retiree force comes through with donations given from the heart. 

News From Our Partners: Military OneSource Support for Your Transition to Civilian Life
If you’re newly retired from the military, Military OneSource is available to help ensure your transition is successful. Veterans and their families have full access to Military OneSource resources and support for 365 days from their retirement date.

News From Our Partners: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Celebrating 120 Years of Service
Providing over 5 million Sailors and Marines with $2 billion in financial assistance! NMCRS can “be there” when a Sea Service member is in need, because of donors like you. 

Click here to download a PDF of the September 2024 Retiree Newsletter
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June 2024 Retiree Newsletter

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Director’s Message
Welcome to the June 2024 Retiree Newsletter!

Gray Area Retiree Spotlight: New Online Tools Available To You After You Start Retired Pay
We continue to look for ways to make managing your retired pay account (after you apply and start receiving retired pay) easier and more convenient.  

askDFAS Refresh: Making Tools Easier to Use
On May 16, 2024, we refreshed the “Ask Retired Pay” module of askDFAS to make it easier to navigate.  

askDFAS Refresh: Detailed Tour for Retirees
We are excited for you to explore and use all the functionality now available in askDFAS! 

askDFAS Refresh: Detailed Tour for SBP Annuitants
We are very excited to provide these new options to customers as part of the askDFAS Refresh! 

Retiree Pay Account Check-up
Keeping your account current will ensure that DFAS can get in touch with you if there is information you need to know about your retired pay.

Obtaining a Verification of Pay (VOP) Letter for Retirees and SBP Annuitants
Need a ‘Verification of Pay’ letter? You have options.

School Certification Season for SBP Child Annuitants
Child annuitants ages 18 to-22 who are attending school on a full-time basis should receive their annual school certification packets in the mail. 

Retiree Appreciation Events
Come say hello to us at one of these events.

News from Our Partners: Navy MWR Events
CNIC is pleased to announce an upcoming recreation initiative intended to foster participant readiness, enhance resiliency, build vibrant communities, and support fun across Navy installations. 

News from Our Partners: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: Celebrating 120 years of service - providing over 5 million Sailors and Marines with $2 billion in financial assistance! 
NMCRS can “be there” when a Sea Service member is in need, because of donors like you. 

News from Our Partners: Recently retired from service? Take advantage of your FEDVIP enrollment period. 
Retiring uniformed service members are considered newly eligible for FEDVIP. 

News from Our Partners: 2024 Air Force Assistance Fund 51st Annual Campaign
The 2024 Department of the Air Force’s annual Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign at Air and Space Force Bases worldwide continued through Flag Day (June 14) this year! 

Click here to download a PDF of the June 2024 Retiree Newsletter
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March 2024 Retiree Newsletter

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Director’s Message
Welcome to the March 2024 Retiree Newsletter!

Gray Area Retiree Spotlight: myPay is Your Portal to Multiple Accounts with Just One Login
Did you know? It’s possible to have more than one type of account to choose from after you log in to myPay. 

Gray Area Retiree Spotlight: Special Note from the Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) for Air Force Gray Area Retirees 
HQ ARPC is currently experiencing a delay in processing Age 60 and Reduced Retired Pay Age retirement applications.

Military Retired Pay Tax Season Tips
Here is a summary of tools available if you are missing tax documents. 

Managing Your Retired Pay Allotments 
You can have some of your retired pay go to another institution through an allotment, sometimes referred to as a payroll deduction. 

Checking your SBP Coverage for Your Current or Former Spouse 
Have you recently checked your Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage? 

Prepare Your Loved Ones: Reclaiming Overpaid Funds After the Death of a Retiree 
A military retiree’s entitlement to retired pay ends on the date of death of the member. 

Resources Available to Help with Your myPay Account 
There are, however, a few ways to get help and even send questions or requests for assistance securely online.

Upcoming Retiree Appreciation Days
A list of Retiree Appreciation Days DFAS will participate in during 2024. 

News from Our Partners: Free MilTax Services Available to Recent Retirees
If you separated from service within the last 12 months, you are eligible to file your taxes for free with MilTax e-filing software and support. 

News from Our Partners: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Thank you to all who supported NMCRS in 2023! Your generosity made a huge impact in the lives of over 198,000 Sailors, Marines and their families who used our programs and services.

News from Our Partners: Recently Retired from Service? Take Advantage of Your FEDVIP Enrollment Period 
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (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: 51st Annual Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign
The 51st annual Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign is well underway at Air & Space Force Bases around the globe.

2024 Pay Calendar
To help you plan for 2024, below is a list of the days you should expect to receive your pay.

Click here to download a PDF of the March 2024 Retiree Newsletter
Download a PDF of the March newsletter to read, print or share (right click and choose "Save link as" to save to your computer)
 

December 2023 Retiree Newsletter

Click here to download a PDF of the December 2023 Retiree Newsletter

Director’s Message
Welcome to the December 2023 Retiree Newsletter!

Gray Area Retiree Spotlight - New to Retired Pay: What to Know for Tax Season 
After you retire and begin receiving retired pay, the next tax season will bring a few changes.

There’s Still Time to Get a Head Start on Tax Season
Convenient options to replace an IRS Form 1099-R.

You Asked, We Delivered: The New “What to Do When a Military Retiree Dies” Checklist and Enhanced Webpage
Thanks for your feedback and ideas, we’ve made some improvements to help smooth the process for survivors and beneficiaries.

New Retiree and Annuitant DFAS Resources Now Available! 
Here at DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay, we’re very busy working on ways to improve our customer service for you. 

Introducing Our Newest Form Wizard: DD 2656-6, Survivor Benefit Plan Election Change Certificate  
We are excited to announce our newest Form Wizard for the DD 2656-6, Survivor Benefit Plan Election Change Certificate.

How to Upload Your Documents Using our askDFAS Online Upload Tools
If you’re not uploading your documents to DFAS via our askDFAS online upload tools, you are missing out on some key benefits.

The SBP Open Season Ends January 1, 2024
The deadline for the Survivor Benefit Plan Open Season is midnight January 1, 2024

Important Changes If You Pay SBP/RCSBP Monthly Premiums Direct Through Treasury CRS
Some retirees need to pay monthly Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) or Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) premiums directly. Recently, CRS changed their payment processes and their customer service phone number.

2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) 
Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index, there is a 3.2 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for most retired pay and Survivor Benefit Plan annuities, effective December 1, 2023. 

What Retirees Can Expect in the Year-End Mail from DFAS
For retirees who request their tax statements via postal mail from DFAS, each January we will mail your 1099-R, along with a special print edition of the DFAS Retiree Newsletter with important news for the coming year.

CRDP/CRSC Open Season - Frequently Asked Questions
 If you’re eligible for both CRDP and CRSC, CRDP/CRSC Open Season is when DFAS will send you a letter with instructions on how to change your election from one type of payment to the other if you choose.

News from Our Partners: Free MilTax Services Available to Recent Retirees 
If you separated from service within the last 12 months, you are eligible to file your taxes for free with MilTax e-filing software and support.

News from Our Partners: 2023 Air Force Assistance Fund “50 Years of Caring” Campaign—Sprint Finish!
2023 marked the Department of the Air Force’s 50th annual Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign at Air and Space Force Bases worldwide.  

2024 Pay Calendar
To help you plan for 2024, below is a list of the days you should expect to receive your pay.

Click here to download a PDF of the December 2023 Retiree Newsletter
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Note: The information on this website is provided to explain typical situations regarding retiree and annuitant benefits. For details and exceptions, please see applicable laws, financial management regulations, and instructions.

Page Updated Oct 1 2024