The Department of Defense has announced that the maximum amount payable under the Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA) program will increase on Jan. 1, 2019. Beginning in 2019, survivors who are eligible for the SSIA will see the maximum benefit increase to $318. For more details, see this Military Advantage post.
Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance Increase Announced
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