Surviving spouses of veterans and military members would keep benefits even if they remarry.
Surviving spouses of veterans and military members would keep their benefits even if they remarry. This bill would allow spouses of veterans to continue receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). It would also let spouses of active-duty military keep their Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities. Plus, remarried widows or widowers whose later marriage ended would get TRICARE health coverage.
Today, surviving spouses of veterans and military members often lose their Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) or Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities if they remarry. Also, remarried widows or widowers whose later marriage ended are not typically eligible for TRICARE health benefits. If this bill becomes law, remarriage would no longer cause surviving spouses to lose their DIC or SBP annuities. Additionally, remarried widows and widowers whose later marriage has ended would gain eligibility for TRICARE health coverage.
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