Survivor Benefits Plan - SBP

Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance

Surviving spouses, whose SBP annuity has been offset by DIC may be eligible for a Special Allowance to make up for it.

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Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA)

Surviving spouses whose SBP have been offset as a result of receiving DIC are eligible for a Special Allowance.

2019 Retiree And Survivor Pay Dates

Check out the 2019 Military Retiree and Annuitant Pay Date Schedule to plan for upcoming paydays.

Retirees, Disabled Vets Get Biggest Raise in 7 Years for 2019

The cost of living increase gives more cash to one in every five Americans.

2019 Retirement Pay Dates Announced

Know when to expect that check in the bank every month!

SBP Spouse Cost and Benefits

The SBP annuity is determined by the base amount you elect.

Some Retirees Receive SBP Bills in Error

DFAS says it is working to fix the problem. Might want to call them just to be sure...

From The Mailbag: Cancelling SBP

Military SBP 'Compares Well,' Irking Widows Still Hit by Offset

Study says SBP benefits “compare well with those of public and private plans.”

Pensions: Is The Survivor Benefit Option A Good Deal?

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