DD Form 2656-1, SBP Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage, April 2025. Page 1. SECTION III - CERTIFICATIONS - RETIRED AND RETIRING MEMBERS AND FORMER SPOUSES. SECTION II - RETIRED AND RETIRING MEMBERS. SECTION I - ELECTION OF COVERAGE - RETIRED MEMBERS ONLY.
How do I update my survivor benefit plan?
How to Update Your SBP Beneficiary Designations. To change or update your SBP beneficiary designation, please complete a Survivor Benefit Plan Election Change Certificate (DD 2656-6). Please only send copies of documents. Do not send the originals.
Who can witness DD Form 2656?
and 27. a., must obtain the spouse's concurrence in Section XII. A Notary Public must be the witness. In addition, the witness cannot be named beneficiary in Section V, VIII, or IX.
Can survivor benefits be changed?
If it is less than 30 days from the date of your first regular monthly payment, you may cancel or reduce the survivor benefit. If it is more than 30 days from the date of your first regular monthly payment, you cannot cancel the survivor benefit.
How do I collect SBP?
The designated SBP beneficiary becomes eligible to receive SBP benefits on the day after a service member's death. The first step a beneficiary must take to initiate SBP benefits is to report the death. Please visit our Reporting a Death page for step-by-step instructions.
How do I stop military SBP payments?
If you have elected NIP SBP coverage, you may terminate it at any time by requesting it in writing. There is no requirement for concurrence by the beneficiary. No refund of previous premiums paid will be made.
How do I claim SBP benefits?
A completed DD Form DD 2656-7, Application For Annuity Under The Serviceman's Family Protection Plan and/or Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) must be submitted. A SF 1199A, Direct Deposit form from the annuitant's financial institution must be submitted. A copy of the final Death Certificate must be submitted.
Where do I send my DD Form 2656?
The DD Form 2656-1, "Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage," must also be completed and accompany the completed DD Form 2656 to DFAS - Cleveland.
Where do I send my DD Form 2891?
Deductions are to be forwarded to. Defense Finance and Accounting Service, DFAS-CL, SBP and RSFPP Remittance, P.O. Box 979013, St. Louis, MO 63197-9013.
How do I get rid of SBP after divorce?
Special situations (divorce, etc.) To convert your SBP election to former spouse coverage you must notify DFAS in writing within one year of your divorce. Do this by submitting DD Form 2656-1 requesting the conversion of spouse coverage to former spouse coverage.
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