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 2025
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Director’s Message
Welcome to the 2025 Fall SBP Survivor Newsletter
Active Duty/ LOD Survivor Spotlight: Who Should SBP Annuitants Contact to Keep Their Accounts Up To Date?
It is very important for SBP Annuitants to update contact information with the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Explore Our Redesigned Forms Library Webpage
We’re excited to announce another improvement to our website – a fully redesigned Forms Library is now available!
How Remarriage Before Age 55 Affects SBP Eligibility
Spouse and former spouse annuitants under the age of 55 are required to verify annually whether they are married or not.
Executive Order 14247 – Do You Receive Your Annuity By Mailed Paper Check?
On March 25, 2025, the President of the United States signed Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account. This Executive Order focuses on transitioning all federal payments to electronic methods.
SBP Child Annuitants Turning Age 18
SBP child annuitants between 18 and 22 years old who do not have a documented incapacitation must regularly certify their status as an unmarried or full-time student to continue to receive annuity payments.
Tax Season Prep: Your DFAS Guide
Tax season is just around the corner, and we want to make sure you are prepared. Now is a good time to verify your personal information and documentation is correct.
Survivor SBP Newsletter - Spring 2025
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Directors Message
Welcome to the 2025 Spring SBP Survivor Newsletter
Active Duty/Line of Duty Spotlight: What You Need to Know When the SBP Annuitant is a Minor Child
If you are the parent or guardian of a minor child who is receiving Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments, these are the basics you need to know.
Active Duty/Line of Duty Spotlight - From Our Partners: Join Us for the Defense Department’s Survivor Symposium on June 27, 2025
This virtual event focuses on educating surviving family members of service members who died while on active duty about their survivor benefits, entitlements and available resources — as well as addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
Active Duty/Line of Duty Spotlight - From Our Partners: From Our Partners: Military In Lasting Tribute
Honor the legacy of your loved one who died while serving honorably on active duty by adding their name to the Military In Lasting Tribute online memorial.
New Resource Available: askDFAS Tips Video
DFAS Retired & Annuitant (R&A) Pay is proud to announce that we have a new askDFAS Tips video available for you on the DFAS YouTube channel
New SBP Annuitant Communications You May See
Based on feedback from your fellow annuitants, we are starting two new pieces of regular communication to assist annuitants with their annual eligibility.
myPay: How to Get Started or Reactivate Your Account
myPay is an online tool for managing your SBP annuitant pay account.
Annual School Certification Time is Here
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) child annuitants between the ages of 18 and 22, attending school full-time, will soon start receiving their annual school certification packets.
How to Get the Most Out of Your SBP Annuitant Account Statement
The Annuitant Account Statement (AAS) is an important tool DFAS uses to communicate with 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 for survivors.
2025 Pay Calendar
To help you plan for 2025, see the calendar of the days you should expect to receive your annuitant pay.
Click here to download a PDF of the Spring 2025 newsletter
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