The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) provides financial support to military spouses and/or children when a military member dies while on duty or after retirement. SBP provides eligible beneficiaries with a monthly payment known as an annuity. The recipient of an SBP annuity is referred to as the annuitant. For more information about SBP Annuity, click on the portal below:

DFAS has new, helpful tools and information to assist you with DD Form 2656-7 (Verification for Survivor Annuity) for starting an Survivor Benefit Plan Annuity (SBP). For more information about how to Start an SBP Annuity, click on the portal below: