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Video by Bruce Moody

SBP Optional Child Annuity

Military OneSource

Dec. 14, 2022 | 10:54

Learn about the elimination of the Optional Annuity for Dependent Children and who it affects. Previously, when a service member died on active or inactive duty in the line of duty, the surviving spouse could request to have their Survivor Benefit Plan annuity paid directly to an eligible dependent child or children. Beginning in 2023, however, the SBP monthly annuity payment must revert to the surviving spouse (once they submit documentation confirming eligibility).

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Julie Burandt-Partin, director of retired and annuitant pay for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.

Visit https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/survivors/SBP-2023-Optional-Child-Annuity-Reversion/ for more information about the elimination of the Optional Annuity for Dependent Children.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy.

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