Survivor Benefits Archive

The popular DIC program is now available to more survivors

All National Parks will be free to visit

The changes may triple the amount of income tax some survivors pay.

Survivors will see a major increase from 2022

The benefit will increase by the same percentage as retirement pay every year from now on

The changes are effective October 18, 2018 and aim to make the benefit fairer. Read more.

A new law allows members to contribute their SBP payments to a Special Needs Trust to keep federal benefit eligibility

We make it easy to understand what the multiple benefits available to surviving family members of deceased veterans.

The VA Survivors Pension is a tax-free benefit for low-income orphans and widows of deceased wartime veterans.

TAPS offers help, hope, and healing to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in America's Armed Forces.

The Survivor Benefit Plan pays your spouse a monthly payment, protecting survivors against the risks of early death.

Dealing with loss can be difficult. Many resources are available to help you deal with it

Surviving family members of deceased servicemembers continue to receive benefits under the TRICARE system.

Survivor Benefits Terms and Definitions

The Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan is available for reserve and guard members.

The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) ensures a military retirees dependents receive a continuous lifetime annuity. Find answers to...

Spouses and children of fallen servicemembers or disabled veterans are far to often unaware of their many education resources...

Survivors get several benefits including Dependent Indemnity Compensation, a Death Gratuity, and Tricare benefits.

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

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