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Report on Military Survivor Benefits Phase-Out Effects and Payment Issues.

This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a detailed report on the effects of phasing out the reduction of military survivor annuities (SBP/DIC offset). The goal is to assess whether the changes benefited survivors as intended and to identify unintended consequences, such as payment pauses for dependent children. The report must also recommend legislative fixes to ensure smooth payments, especially for children under non-spouse guardianship.
Key points
Mandates a report assessing the financial impact on military families following the elimination of benefit offsets for surviving spouses and children.
Requires evaluation of issues causing payment pauses for dependent children when spouse eligibility cannot be verified.
Includes recommendations to ensure benefit payments can easily reach dependent children under the care of a non-spouse guardian.
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Print number: 118_S_2505
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2023-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require a report on the effect of the phase-out of the reduction of Survivor Benefit Plan survivor annuities by the amount of dependency and indemnity compensation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2505.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates a report assessing the financial impact on military families following the elimination of benefit offsets for surviving spouses and children.
  • Requires evaluation of issues causing payment pauses for dependent children when spouse eligibility cannot be verified.
  • Includes recommendations to ensure benefit payments can easily reach dependent children under the care of a non-spouse guardian.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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