SBP Info

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What is SBP? Learn in 2 minutes by watching this informative video. Retired pay stops upon your death. Only through participation in SBP can a monthly annuity be paid to your survivors. Regardless of marital status, all retirees must make an election regarding SBP. 

Out-processing Steps for Retiring USAF/USSF Members (JBAB):

1. Read this FAQ for retiring members
2. Your spouse reads this FAQ (if applicable)
3. Run your retired pay and SBP premium estimates here
   • Calculator demo
4. Download and complete DD Form 2656, Data for Payment of Retired Personnel to designate your SBP election and set up your Retired Pay Account with DFAS.
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   • There are 3 pages of instructions at the end of the form if needed.