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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Memorandum:https://militarypay.defense.gov/Pay/Retirement/colaMid-2025 Changes Coming for Retirees Who Pay SBP/RCSBP Monthly Premiums Through Treasury CRSIn mid-2025, DFAS will change the payment process for retirees who pay their SBP or RCSBP premiums directly through Treasury CRS. In the coming months, please watch for communications that will provide details and information about the mid-2025 changes and the actions you will need to take. There is no action you need to take right now, other than to make sure your mailing address is up to date so you can receive important communications. See our Quick Tools webpage for how to update your mailing address. You Asked, We Listened! What to Do When a SBP Annuitant Dies - New Helpful Checklist, Online ReportingYou asked for an easier way to report the death of a SBP annuitant. We now have an online option to report the death, a new, helpful checklist, and additional information on what your loved ones need to do and what happens when the death of a SBP annuitant is reported to DFAS. Find out more: See our informative "Report a SBP annuitant's death" webpage. New Quick Tools Webpage for Retirees and SBP Annuitants - Check it Out HereOur Quick Tools webpage is the quick and easy way to get to our askDFAS online upload tools, Form Wizards, checklists, guides and other helpful tools.You Asked, We Delivered! What to Do When a Military Retiree Dies - New Helpful ChecklistPlease see our expanded webpage that outlines how to report a death and the steps to take after the death is reported. We also have a helpful "When a Military Retiree Dies" Checklist you can download and follow as you complete the steps.Retirees and SBP Annuitants: Helpful Customer Guide for DFAS Online ToolsWe have a helpful customer guide to assist in navigating the use of the online tools available for retirees and SBP annuitants.Click here to download the PDF Customer Guide for retirees and SBP annuitantsNew, Simpler Eligibility Verification Requirements for SBP Annuitants - Quick Reference Guide Available!Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuitants need to verify their eligibility regularly to continue to receive SBP annuity payments. The requirements depend on the SBP annuitant’s age and relationship to the military service member. We reduced the requirements for SBP annuitants to one annual eligibility verification. Previously, some SBP annuitants needed to complete multiple forms each year. Now, SBP annuitants only need to complete and submit one of the annual verifications each year.See our webpage, “Manage Your SBP Annuity” for FAQs, a Quick Reference Guide, and additional information. Helpful Tips & Tools for Retirees New to Retired Pay - Download and Share!We have helpful tips for you if you are new to Retired Pay: Quick links to the pay calendar, information about taxes and SBP, the VA Waiver, CRDP, CRSC, and more! Right click HERE and choose save as to download your PDF today!SBP Student Child Annuitants: Need to submit your school cert? We have helpful tools for you!See our Form Wizard to help you fill out the DD Form
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