September 2023 Retiree Newsletter
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Director’s Message
Welcome to the September 2023 Retiree Newsletter!
Gray Area Spotlight: Did You Know? The 2023 SBP Open Season is Your Opportunity to Enroll or Discontinue RCSBP/SBP Coverage
In the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congress provided for a special Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Open Season, which ends January 1, 2024.
Another Tax Season is Right Around the Corner: Are You Prepared?
Tax season is just around the corner and DFAS wants to ensure you are prepared.
Employment Compensation from a Foreign Government Can Impact Your Retired Pay
Your military retired pay can be impacted if you receive compensation from a foreign government without advance permission
The Survivor Benefit Plan Open Season Ends January 1, 2024
The deadline to enroll or discontinue during the SBP Open Season is January 1, 2024.
Helpful Form Wizards and Convenient askDFAS Online Upload Tools
At DFAS, we continue to look for ways to make filling out forms and sending information to us as easy as possible. Two resources we provide are Form Wizards and the askDFAS Online Upload Tools.
Simplifying Eligibility Verifications for Retirees and SBP Annuitants
As part of our work at DFAS Retired & Annuitant Pay to transform into an even more customer-friendly environment, we are simplifying eligibility verifications for both retirees and SBP annuitants.
Retiree Appreciation Events 2023
Come see us at the following upcoming Retiree Appreciation events!
From Our Partners: 2023 Air Force Assistance Fund “50 Years of Caring” Campaign
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.
From Our Partners: Military Families - Take Advantage of Your FEDVIP Enrollment Period
The Federal Benefits Open Season is your annual opportunity to enroll in, change, or cancel a FEDVIP dental and/or vision plan.
2024 Pay Calendar
To help you plan for 2024, below is a list of the days you should expect to receive your pay.
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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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