SBP Annuities Available for Disabled Children

The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2015 now gives retirees the option of having Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity payments go directly into a special-needs trust for a disabled child. This irrevocable decision may be made during the life of the retiree through a written statement that designates future SBP payments go into the special-needs trust. There must be a written statement requesting the annuity be paid to the trust along with an attorney certification letter verifying that the trust is a special-needs trust created for the benefit of the disabled dependent child. Examples of both statements are available on the Air Force Retiree Services website. For more information, Airmen can call 1-877-353-6807 to contact the SBP or casualty assistance representative at the nearest Air Force base.