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.