😳 Survivor Benefit Questions? You Should Watch This. (SBP)

Making decisions about the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) can be one of the most confusing parts of military retirement. In this video, I break down everything military retirees need to know about changing SBP coverage, the 2–3 year withdrawal window, and how VA disability compensation — especially a 100% VA disability rating — impacts your options.

Whether you’re just transitioning out of the military or you’ve been retired for years, understanding SBP and VA benefits is critical to protecting your family. We’ll also cover the 2023 update that ended the SBP–DIC offset, meaning surviving spouses can now receive both SBP and VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation (DIC).

🔑 What you’ll learn in this video:

What the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) really is and why it matters

When and how military retirees can change or cancel SBP

The 25–36 month SBP withdrawal window explained

How divorce, remarriage, or having a child affects SBP elections

How VA disability (including 100% rating) and DIC interact with SBP

Why the SBP–DIC offset ending changes the game for surviving spouses

Key forms and deadlines every veteran must know (DD 2656-6, DD 2891)

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Links:

-Get all the video highlights and checklist here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L1_Z...

-Withdrawing from SBP Coverage Due to Qualifying VA Disability - https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/...

-Current DIC rates for Spouse/Dependents - https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiv...

-SBP and DIC Update - https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/...


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