Military Survivor Benefits: Make Sure You're Not Left Out

Before a military servicemember dies, there are several steps that should be taken to ensure the family receives all the benefits to which they are entitled. Watch AAFMAA's comprehensive webinar on military survivor benefits, hosted by Kevin Kincaid and presented by experts Charlene Wilde and Jodee Neumann. This session is designed to provide essential information for military families on how to secure and maximize the benefits available to them.

In this video, you will learn:

🔹 Introduction to Military Survivor Benefits: Understanding the key agencies involved, including the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and Social Security, and how they impact your military family.

🔹 Meet the Presenters:
-Charlene Wilde: A military Veteran and spouse, Charlene leads the Survivor Benefits team at AAFMAA, bringing years of experience and dedication to supporting military families.
-Jodee Neumann: With specialized training in VA benefits, Jodee oversees the VA Claims Coordination team, helping Veterans and their families navigate the complexities of VA disability and survivor claims.

🔹 What Happens to Retired Pay and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP): Detailed guidance on how to manage retired pay and SBP in the event of a retiree's death, including the importance of timely notifications and the process of filing claims.

🔹 Understanding Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC): Learn about the DIC benefit, eligibility requirements, and how it interacts with SBP payments, including the so-called "Widow's Tax."

🔹 VA Burial Benefits: An overview of VA burial benefits, including how to apply for reimbursement and the new pre-need eligibility determinations for burial in a VA National Cemetery.

🔹 Social Security Survivor Benefits: What you need to know about Social Security benefits, including how they are paid out and the importance of keeping your records up to date.

🔹 Preparation is Key: The importance of gathering essential documents such as your DD-214, VA disability award letters, and life insurance beneficiary information to ensure a smooth transition for your family.

🔹 AAFMAA's Role: How AAFMAA assists its members throughout their lives and beyond, ensuring that military survivors receive the benefits they deserve with compassion, trust, and protection. Learn more about us at https://www.aafmaa.com/

Resources Available:
-Downloadable slides and reference documents.
-Contact information for personalized assistance.

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