There are big changes starting Feb. 1, 2023 for some Survivor Benefit Plan annuitants. Find out how the changes may affect you if you are a surviving spouse and you receive DIC from the VA or if you requested the SBP Optional Annuity for Dependent Children because your military loved one was a service member who died in the line of duty.

This podcast covers events from the 2022 International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association Convention and how such events help the Defense Department in providing military funeral honors.

Learn about two online courses available through MilLife Learning designed to provide support for those who are exposed to a suicide and help service providers learn how to support survivors.

American Gold Star Mothers Inc. is a national organization of mothers who children died while serving in the U.S. military.

The American Widow Project supports families of deceased service members so that no widow has to feel alone in their grief.

The Armed Forces Medical Examiner System provides the Defense Department with comprehensive forensic investigative services.

These courses discuss survivor benefits and resources for surviving families, and programs to assist with the final move.

Learn about changes to the Survivor Benefit Plan and the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation payments coming in 2023, resulting from the elimination of the Optional Annuity for Dependent Children.

Learn the importance of service members keeping their DD Form 93 updated to ensure their designated survivor(s) receive their benefits in case of sickness, emergency or death.

This podcast discusses the various final disposition options available to family members if their service member dies, plus overviews the support available to help them during this difficult time.