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Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)

Department of Defense · Military

Your current status: Not Enrolled

What it is

An annuity program that continues a portion of military retired pay to eligible survivors.

Who it may be for

Retirees and eligible survivors

What it may provide

  • Continuing monthly annuity to a surviving spouse or child

Important limitations

  • Generally tied to military retired pay
  • Election windows are time-limited

How it works with other benefits

Reviewed alongside DIC and private life coverage in survivor planning.

Related benefits

Official resources

militarypay.defense.gov — SBP

Eligibility for government benefits is determined by the applicable agency, not by BRIDGE.

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