Benefit's For Spouse After Death

[joeserp]

This has most likely been covered, however can someone please explain / confirm so that I understand.

I am 20 year retired Navy in 1991. I am VA 60%. Have been married for almost 18 years.

If upon my death, if it has anything to do with my service conected disabilities will my wife be entitled to received anything?

Example... I am service connnected for High Blood Pressure, so if my death has anything to do with that, is my wife entitled to anything. IF so will it be automatic or will she have to apply.

Thanks

Joe

[soup]

Sir or Madam:

I retired in 1997 from the Marine Corps, my question is should I be signed up in SBP or not ???

Ron C

[Berta]

http://www.military.com/benefits/survivor-benefits/survivor-benefit-plan-explained

The way I understand it, only if both you and your spouse elected not to be in the SBP ,then it is automatic.

But the link explains this better than I could.

In part:

"How SBP Works

At retirement, full basic SBP for spouse and children will take effect automatically if you make no other valid election. You may not reduce or decline spouse coverage without your spouse's written consent. This means you will have to have your spouses input in the decision and his or her signature is required. You may choose coverage for a former spouse or, if you have no spouse or children, you may be able to cover an "insurable interest" (such as, a business partner or parent)."