Widows and widowers Generally, spouses and ex-spouses become eligible for survivor benefits at age 60 14 50 if they are disabled 14 provided they do not remarry before that age. These benefits are payable for life unless the spouse begins collecting a retirement benefit that is greater than the survivor benefit.
What is a DD Form 2656-7?
The DD Form 2656-7 is used to establish the Survivor Benefit Plan after the passing of an active, reserve, or retired military service member.
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.
What is verification for survivor annuity?
DD Form 2656-7, Verification for Survivor Annuity is used by a surviving spouse or spouses and dependent children of deceased service members to verify eligibility for an annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RSSBP) or the Retired Servicemen Family Protection Plan ( ...
How does survivor annuity work?
A joint and survivor annuity is an annuity that pays out for the remainder of two people's lives. Depending on the contract, the annuity may pay 100 percent of the payments upon the death of the first annuitant or a lower percentage 14 typically 50 or 75 percent.
What is a DD Form 2656 1?
RETIRED MEMBERS changing from spouse or spouse and child(ren) coverage to former spouse or former spouse and child(ren) coverage. RETIRING MEMBERS must complete required section of DD Form 2656 to elect coverage for former spouse or former spouse and child(ren).
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.
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.
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.
What is DD 2656?
DD Form 2656, "Data for Payment of Retired Personnel"
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