Survivor Benefit Plan FAQs The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) ensures a military retirees dependents receive a continuous lifetime annuity. Find answers to...
Survivor Benefit Plan for Reserve Component The Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan is available for reserve and guard members.
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.
Surviving Spouse and Family Education Benefits Spouses and children of fallen servicemembers or disabled veterans are far to often unaware of their many education resources...
Survivor Benefit Plan Payments for Disabled Dependents A new law allows members to contribute their SBP payments to a Special Needs Trust to keep federal benefit eligibility
Survivor Benefits for Natural Interest Persons The Natural Interest option is available only if you are unmarried with either no dependent children or one dependent child.
SBP Former Spouse Coverage SBP allows coverage for former spouses. Costs and benefits under this option are identical to those for spouse coverage.
Remarriage Rules Relaxed for Surviving Spouses Seeking VA Benefits The popular DIC program is now available to more survivors
Gold Star Lapel Buttons These gold star lapel buttons are a visual reminder of a family's sacrifice. Read more.
Survivor Support Organizations In times of tragedy and personal need there are many organizations available to provide aid and support.