Retirement Services Office (RSO)
Survivor Benefit Plan Frequently Asked Questions
I am a retired Soldier and plan to marry. Where do I find information on how my marriage will affect my SBP election?
The SBP Fact Sheet, Member Remarriage, posted on the Army RSO Homepage provide guidance on actions you will need to take to update your SBP election after marriage, your options, and the timeframe to update your SBP election after retirement. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the nearest Army RSO for assistance.
I am a retired Soldier in the process of divorcing my spouse. Where do I find information on how my divorce will affect my SBP election?
The SBP Fact Sheet, Former Spouse SBP, posted on the Army RSO Homepage provide guidance on actions you will need to take to update your SBP election after your divorce as well as information on former spouse SBP. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the nearest Army RSO for assistance.
I am a retired Soldier with a Department of veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating. Where do I find information on withdrawal from SBP due to VA disability rating?
The SBP Fact Sheet, Withdrawal from SBP, posted on the Army RSO Homepage provides guidance on withdrawal from SBP due to VA disability rating. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the nearest Army RSO for assistance.
I am a Soldier preparing to retire. I would like information SBP for my Spouse and children?
The SBP Fact Sheets, Spouse Coverage and Child Coverage, posted on the Army RSO Homepage provide information on spouse and child SBP. You can also find information on spouse and child SBP in the SBP Briefing Slides with Notes and SBP Booklet – "The Simple Facts". The best source of information on spouse and child SBP is the SBB briefing and individual SBP counseling you will receive from your servicing Army RSO prior to your retirement.
I retired one year ago and elected SBP for my spouse and would like to stop my SBP. Where could I find out information on stopping my Spouse SBP?
The SBP Fact Sheet, Withdrawal from SBP, posted on the Army RSO Homepage provides guidance on withdrawal from SBP between the 25th and 36th month following retirement. You will need your spouse's concurrence and must submit a DD Form 2656-2, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Termination Request. You will not be refunded any SBP premiums paid as the premiums were for coverage already received. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the nearest Army RSO for assistance.
I am a Soldier preparing to retire without a spouse, children, or former spouse but I provide support to a widowed parent. Where could I find information on providing my widowed parent SBP?
The SBP Fact Sheet, Insurable Interest Coverage, posted on the Army RSO Homepage provides guidance on SBP options for a retiring Soldier who does not have a spouse, eligible children, or former spouse. The best source of information on insurable interest SBP is the SBB briefing and individual SBP counseling you will receive from your servicing Army RSO prior to your retirement.