Director's Message

Greetings from Cleveland! It’s June, and although spring has been colder than usual here in Ohio, summer is just around the corner and we’re looking forward to enjoying the warm, sunny days ahead. No matter the weather, we are always looking for ways to improve our services to you.

One big improvement we’ve been working on is the redesign of our Forms Library, which greatly enhances your experience finding the right form. Read all about it in this issue. We’re very excited for this redesigned webpage and hope you visit it soon.

We’ve also been working on an extensive refresh of askDFAS over the past year, and this month marks the anniversary of the module’s relaunch. Check out our askDFAS article for a roundup of all the new resources available to you as we continuously build upon last year’s successful refresh.

For Gray Area Retirees, it’s important to understand the difference between Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP).  See our Gray Area Retiree Spotlight article to learn more about a new webpage that explains important details. In our last newsletter, we talked about changes to the billing and payment process for retirees who remit their SBP monthly premiums directly through the Department of Treasury Centralized Receivables Service. These changes were scheduled to happen in June. However, the implementation date has changed. Please pay close attention to this article for the latest information.

Did you know that direct deposit is the most efficient, timely, and secure way to receive your retired pay? Information and options available to you are outlined in this article.

We also have helpful information about the Blended Retirement System for those who are eligible.  

Check out the list of Retiree Appreciation Days that DFAS will virtually participate in this year. If there is an event near you, we highly encourage you to attend. We always look forward to meeting our retirees and assisting in any way we can.

Finally, we have several articles from our pay partners who want to share information with you, so be sure to give those a look as well.

Thank you so much for taking the time to see what’s new at DFAS Retired & Annuitant Pay. We are honored to serve those who have served, and we wish you and your family a safe and happy summer.