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Debunking 4 Survivor Benefit Plan Myths
MOAA can help you avoid SBP misinformation, including how the benefit affects Social Security payments.
Kate Horrell is a personal finance educator and writer who specializes in helping military and veteran families make informed financial decisions.
With more than 15 years of experience, she has built a reputation for transforming complex military pay and benefit topics into clear, practical guidance. A former member of MOAA's Currently Serving Spouse Advisory Council, Kate is the author of College Finances for Military Families, an award-winning book that helps families integrate their military and veteran college benefits into their overall college financial plan.
MOAA can help you avoid SBP misinformation, including how the benefit affects Social Security payments.
With some advance planning, you can use this part of your coverage to your financial advantage. Here’s how.
Determining eligibility now can make it easier for survivors later.
Whether you are getting married or having a child, make sure you do not miss out on any earned benefits.
Disabled retirees may want to maintain Survivor Benefit Plan coverage now that survivors can receive both benefits in full.
These tools may benefit your entire family's financial future.