preseparation counseling briefing slides
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PRESEPARATION COUNSELING CHECKLISTAC, AGR, AR, FTS, RPA
Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC)Scott AFB
Agenda
• VA Briefing
• Pre-Separation Counseling – DD 2648/2648-1
• SBP (Retirees Only)
Department of Veteran Affairs
Don GoshaMilitary Service CoordinatorVA Regional Office, St Louis
VA Benefits can affect you now and for the rest of your life. They can
also affect your dependents…even after your death!
VA• Veterans Benefits Administration
– All VA benefits - Compensation, Education, Home Loan Guaranty, etc.
– Administered by VA Regional Offices
• Veterans Health Administration– All VA health care services– Administered by VA Medical Centers, Ambulatory
Care & Community Based Outpatient Clinics, etc.
• National Cemetery Administration– National and State Veterans Cemeteries– Headstones & Markers– Presidential Memorial Certificates
eBenefits – My Gateway to Benefit Information
• www.ebenefits.va.gov• One-stop shop for benefits-related online
tools and information• You can
– Apply for Benefits– See your benefits status and payments online– Download your DD 214 or loan eligibility cert– Obtain VA letters need for Veterans benefits
What do I need to know about eBenefits?
• You want a premium account which allows viewing of personal VA and DOD records
• Ways to get a Premium account (need DOD Self Service Logon):– Use Common Access Card (CAC)– Retirees with “My Pay” account access– At a VA Regional Office
Compensationfor
Service-ConnectedDisabilities
CompensationDisability Examples
• Knee Condition• Migraines/Headaches• Heart Condition• Back Condition• Acid Reflux• Diabetes
• Disabilities are rated from 0% to 100%
• Additional allowance for dependents with 30% or higher rating
Compensation
Compensation – Sample RatesRating Vet Only Vet+S Vet+S+1C Vet+S+2C Vet+1C
10% 133 N/A N/A N/A N/A
20% 263 N/A N/A N/A N/A
30% 407 455 491 515 439
40% 587 651 699 731 630
50% 836 917 976 1016 890
60% 1059 1156 1227 1275 1124
70% 1234 1447 1530 1586 1409
80% 1551 1680 1775 1839 1637
90% 1743 1888 1995 2067 1840
100% 2906 3068 3187 3267 3015
Rates Effective: 12/01/2014
Disability Compensation Process
• The application forms: – Use VA Form 21-526ez. – If you have dependents, you will also need VA
Form 21-686c.– Critical 1 year timeframe for general medical
exam!
When Can I File a Compensation Claim?Can I file while still on Active Duty?
• There is no time limit for filling Disability Compensation!
• You are eligible to file a compensation claim if within 180 days of separation/retirement
• The VA will need:– A full copy of service medical records– A dental record if dental issues are claimed– A mental health record if mental conditions are
claimed
Important VA Home Loan Notes• No down payment• Funding Fee waived
for Veterans in receipt of VA Compensation
Applying for VA Health Care
• Eligibility information is at: www.va.gov/healtheligibility
• Application form is: VA Form 10-10EZ
Veterans of Operations Enduring
& Iraqi FreedomVA provides up to five years of free health care for enrolled Veterans who served in a theater of combat operations and are seeking care for an injury or illness that was caused or aggravated from this active duty service.
Primary VA Contacts
• 1-800-827-1000 (general VA line)• www.va.gov• www.gibill.va.gov• 1-888-442-4551 (education line) or 1-888-
GIBILL1• http://www.facebook.com/VeteransBenefits• http://twitter.com/VAVetBenefits
Thank You For Your Service to our Country!
PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING
DD2648 & DD 2648 (-1)
TRANSITION GPSTAP GPS is a MANDATORY program aimed to ensure Service Members & spouses are prepared for their
next step in civilian life.
ADDITIONAL 2-Day TRACKS
Career Technical
Education Entrepreneur
TAP GPS COMPONENTS:
STEP 1:
BEGIN PRE-SEPARATION
COUNSELING
Separating = 1yr Retiring = 2yr Both = NLT 120 days
STEP 2:
ATTENDTAP GPS(5 DAY)
DOD DOL DVA
STEP 3:
COMPLETE CAPSTONE
EVENT
Career Readiness Standards Checklist
Introduction• DD Form 2648 (-1), Pre-separation Counseling Checklist• Purpose of Preseparation Counseling
– Mandated by Title 10– Introduce benefits and services – Describe assistance in place to help you
• Checklist serves as reference for planning transition– Referrals provided to agency experts
DD2648 (-1) General Instructions• Verify you have correct DD Form & all 5 Pages• Use black or blue ink ball point pen to complete form
-DO NOT use pencil, red ink or felt tip pen • Complete Section II
- Complete ALL applicable boxes 1 – 9.a.• Review Section III Instructions • Include name & SSN at top of pages 2 – 5
– Enter SSN without dashes• Complete Section V (pg 4)• Complete Section VI (pg 5)
Effects of a Career Change #10
• Effects of a career change• Identify coping techniques• Referral contact information
– Chaplain– Military OneSource– VA Vet Centers/Veteran Service Organizations– Education Office– A&FRC– National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD): www.ncptsd.va.gov/index.html Courage to Care: www.usuhs.mil/psy/courage.html
Dept of Labor Employment Workshop (DOLEW) #11a
• Bi-Monthly • Workshop content
information• Post-military
employment resources
Mandatory to attend the workshop (some exemptions)
Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) #11b
• Utilization of VMET• Eligible members can print
VMET at: www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgps
• Coast Guard does not have [email protected]
• NOT an official transcript• Refer to FAQs on website
Civilian Occupations Corresponding to Military Occupations/ONET #11c
• O*NET resources• Program and features
– Career Exploration Tools, etc.• www.onetcenter.org (open website)
– mynextmove.org for potential occupations
*Licensing and Certification #11c(1)• Credentialing
– Licenses– Certifications
• USAF Air University: Community College of the Air Force : http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/certifications.asp
• GI Bill utilization• http://www.careerinfonet.org/certifications_new/
DOL America Job Centers #11c(1)(a)
• Organized around customers (job seeker, business, students, workforce professionals)
• Labor market information• Occupational profiles• Career resource library & research database• Licensing information• Multiple career tools
– Careeronestop.org
US Army Credentialing On-line #11c(1)(b)
• Identify credentials related to military occupations• Civilian credentialing requirements• Financial assistance• https://www.cool.army.mil
USMAP #11c(1)(c)
• Apprenticeship programs• Recognized by DOL• https://usmap.cnet.navy.mil
DANTES #11c(1)(d)
• Base Education Offices• Educational opportunities and non-traditional
education• CLEP and SOC• DANTES standardized tests
Scott Education Office, Bldg 1650, 618-256-3327
Navy Cool Website #11c(1)(e)
• Identify credentials related to military occupations• Civilian credentialing requirements• Financial assistance• https://www.cool.navy.mil
DoDTAP #11d
• Comprehensive resource with capabilities to support sep/ret related issues
• Learn about the new Transition GPS curriculum• Host of online resources regarding VA benefits,
financial planning, and assessing and documenting their skills for transition to civilian life
• Access the VA Employment Center (VEC)• www.dodtap.mil
Employment Hub #11d(1)
• Designed for separating service members• Translates military skills and experience• Job search tools and databases• https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs
Hire Vets First #11d(2)
Website is obsolete, check “NO”
State Job Boards #11d(3)
• Every state has a job board for their state• Employers can search for applicants• Applicants can search for positions• www.careeronestop.org/jobsearch/cos_jobsites.aspx
DOL Realifelines #11d(4)
Website obsolete, check “NO”
Teacher & Teacher’s Aide OpportunitiesTroops to Teachers #11f1a
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYJfBGrZY9k
Federal Employment Opportunities #11g
• Ten Steps to a Federal Job Workshop @A&FRC• 3 Main ways to acquire federal positions
– Merit promotion– Special hiring authority– Competitive appointment
• Veterans’ Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA)• Referral contact information
– OPM: www.fedshirevets.gov
Teacher and Teacher’s Aide Opportunities/Troops to Teachers #11f
• Eligibility and qualifications• Stipend/Bonus• Employment opportunities• www.proudtoserveagain.com• Info session at A&FRC
USAJobs.gov #11g(1)
• www.usajobs.gov is the official job site of the federal government
• OPM.gov website is one-stop source for federal employment– Excepted Service– Students & Grads
Go-Defense.com #11g(2)
• DOD job website• Careers in national defense• Entry level to executive level• http://godefense.cpms.osd.mil
Veterans Preference in Federal Employment # 11g(3)
• Eligibility– Five point preference
• Exemptions – O4 and above– Ten point preference
• Referral contact information– Local HR office– OPM:
www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
Veterans Federal Procurement Opportunities #11g(4)
• Maximizing participation• Eligible small businesses• Veteran advantages
– www.sba.gov and www.fbo.gov
• Subcontracting Opportunities– www.nationaldefensemegadirectory.com– www.gsa.gov/subdirectory
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Special Hiring Authorities #11g(5)
• Special Hiring Authority– Veterans Recruitment Appointment– 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• OPM: www.opm.gov
Hiring Preference in Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Jobs #11h
• Eligibility requirements– One time hiring preference based
on SPD for those separating– Veteran’s Preference
• Define NAF– Career executive force– General work force– Entry level workershttps://www.nafjobs.org
State Employment Agencies #11i• Dedicated veterans employment representatives
– Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist– Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER)
• Available services – Provide employment, training and placement services
• Locate nearest state office at www.servicelocator.org
American Job Centers 11i(1)• Relation to State Employment Offices• Types of available services • Locations and resources• www.careeronestop.org• Service locator
– www.servicelocator.org
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act #11i(2) (formerly Workforce Investment Act (WIA))
• Administered by the DOL• Eligibility• Program and services availablehttp://www.careeronestop.org/WiaProviderSearch.asp
Increase the occupational skill attainment and thereby increase the employment, retention, and earnings of participants
www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/wia/act.cfm
Veterans Small Business Ownership and Entrepreneurship Programs #11j
• Small business ownership– Women Owned Small Business
• Franchise opportunities• Resources available at federal, state and local level
– Boots to Business @ A&FRC: bi-monthly classes – Vetbiz.com – Frannet.com
Small Business Administration #11j(1)
• Small Business Administration– Services– Veteran Advantages– SCORE
• SBA (Boots to Business) 2 day track • Patriot Express Loan – NO LONGER AVAILABLE• www.sba.gov
National Veteran’s Business Development Corporation #11j(2)
• Congressionally mandated• Reinforcement of assistance to veterans
– Facilitate collaborations between veteran-owned small businesses, providing a gateway to access resources, programs, funding
• Referral contact information– www.veteranscorp.org
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
#11k• Eligibility• Timelines• Notification requirements• Veterans Employment and Training Service
(VETS)– www.dol.gov/vets
USERRA
*Priority of Service #11l
• DOL Gold Card www.dol.gov/vets/goldcard.html
• Workforce programs funded in whole or in part by DOL
• Eligibility• www.servicelocator.org
NEW ITEM: VOLUNTEER SERVICE
• Benefits of volunteer work– Networking opportunities– Ability to learn new skills– “Giving back”
• www.serve.gov • SeniorCorps (over the age of 55)
– National program• www.seniorcorps.gov
NEW ITEM: AMERiCORPS
• Federal and state non-profit stipended national service position
• Members provide a range of services• Made up of several programs• Eligibility• http://www.americorps.gov
Permissive TDY (PTDY) and Excess Leave #12a
• Time frames• Eligibility• Granting PTDY/TAD• ALL members being separated voluntary
or involuntary under force management are eligible to request PTDY
Travel and Transportation Allowances #12b
• Time frames/extensions• Extended housing allowance• HOR/HOS Entitlements
www.defensetravel.dod.mil www.militaryonesource.com
Air Force members with retirement orders, to include TDRL orders, may receive a Child Care for PCS certificate for 20 hours of child
care for each child.
The certificate may be issued within 60 days of their date of departure, which may be different from the date of retirement.
Certificates are available at the A&FRC Front Desk
Child Care for PCS Program to include Air Force Retirees
NEW ITEM: Voting Assistance #12c• Will no longer be covered by The Uniformed
and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act upon separation.
• Need to notify local election official of change in voter registration status and update information to vote locally.
• If staying in the same voting residence after separation:– Step 1: Notify your election official of change in
status using the sample letter (next slide)
NEW ITEM: Voting Assistance #12c, cont’d
– Sample letter for those staying in the same area
NEW ITEM: Voting Assistance #12c, cont’d
• If moving to a new state or country after separation:– Step 1: Notify current election official of change in
status and you will no longer be voting in that jurisdiction
– Step 2: Complete a National Voter Registration Form to register as a civilian to vote
• Additional information can be found from the State/Territory Election webstie: http://www.fvap.gov/links
NEW ITEM: Voting Assistance #12c, cont’d
– Sample letter of those moving
NEW ITEM: Voting Assistance #12c, cont’d
– Sample of where to get Voter Registration Form
Housing Counseling Assistance #13• Base housing• Rental property• HUD• Entitlements and options• HUD.GOV 888.995-HOPE
– HUDVET
Education Benefits #14a
• Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)• Montgomery GI Bill, Chapter 30• Post 9-11 GI Bill, Chapter 33
• Referral contact information – Education Office – VA – www.gibill.va.gov– GI BILL answer desk: 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
Member must request transfer of education benefits to dependents (spouse/child) while still on active duty which will result in an Active Duty
Service Commitment!
US Department of Education Federal Aid Programs #14b
• Eligibility• Availability• Veterans’ Educational Benefits• Upward Boundwww.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
Other Fed/State/Local Education and Training Options #14c
• Scott Education office or the nearest Ed Center for your branch of the military
• On-Campus Veteran Support Group• http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/state.phtml• http://www.nelnetsolutions.com/dod/
DD2648-1 only: Loan Relief for Military Personnel Called to Active Duty #14d
• Student loan payments deferred during active duty service
• Subsidized student loans are eligible to have federal government assume interest payments
• Payments resume once orders end• http://
ra.defense.gov/documents/mobil/pdf/DoEd_newrelease_student_loans.pdf
NEW ITEM: Information on availability of Healthcare and Mental Heath Services #15a
• Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE)– Comprehensive medical evaluation– NOW a requirement for ALL separating service members– Ensure any medical condition requiring ongoing care are
identified and documented in the military medical record• DoD Mental Health Self Assessment Program
– Mental health and medical screening for service members/families
– Voluntary and anonymous program • AD service member can self-refer for mental health if
seen at a Medical Treatment Facility
NEW ITEM: Information on availability of Healthcare and Mental Heath Services, 15a Cont’d• Coverage through Department of Veterans
Affairs– Combat Veteran: Discharged from AD on or after 28 Jan
2003 – receive enhanced enrollment placement for 5 years from date of separation
– Separation History and Physical Evaluation (SHPE): Conditions identified through this evaluation may make a member eligible for care in the VA after separation. NOTE: If you plan to make a claim for disability for a condition(s), you should elect to have your SHPE performed by the VA
NEW ITEM: Information on availability of Healthcare and Mental Heath Services, 15a cont’d
– Reservists or National Guard who served on AD in a combat operation after 11 Nov 1998 and left service under any conditions other than dishonorable – if enrolling with the VA under the Combat Veteran Authority, may be eligible to keep enrollment eligibility after the 5 year period ends
• Suicide Resources for Veterans, Families and Friends– Veterans Crisis Line
• Confidential resource that connects Veterans in crisis with a qualified VA responder
• 1-800-273-8255, press option 1• www.VeteransCrisisLine.net
#15a(1) Transitional Healthcare Benefit/TRICARE
• Eligibility and time frames for Transitional Health Care– Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP)
**Ref #11h for more info • TRICARE
– www.tricare.mil/mybenefit– TRICARE Office, 2nd floor of Scott MTF – Briefing
every Wed at 1000 & 1400 (This will continue)• Delta Dental• Affordable Care Act (ACA) NEW
– Service members are required to have health insurance or other health care coverage that meets the definition of minimum essential coverage.
– www.tricare.mil/aca – www.healthcare.gov
NEW ITEM: Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE), #15a (1)
• ALL separating AD members MUSTcomplete the SHPE prior to separation
• Reserve and National Guard who have served a minimum of 180 days on AD or 30 days in a contingency must complete the SHPE PRIOR to release from AD
• Will help establish service connection for any medical conditions that have developed if planning to apply for VA benefits, whether now or in the future
NEW ITEM: Separation History and Physical Examination (SHPE), #15a (1), cont’d
• If applying for VA benefits through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program, the exam received from the VA will meet the SHPE requirement
• If not applying for VA benefits or not completing BDD prior to separation, member will receive the SHPE through the Military Treatment Facility (MTF)
• Must complete DD Form 2807—1• Further instructions on how to complete SHPE
available at TRICARE Online Patient portal: https://www.tricareonline.com/portal/page/portal/TricareOnline/Portal
DD2648-1 only: TRICARE Reserve Select #15a(2)
• Optional for Reserve members• Not eligible if you are employed by the Federal
Government• http://www.tricare.mil/trs/ • http://www.tricare.mil/Dental/NGRDental.aspx
*VA Health Administration #15a(2)
• Timelines for services and benefits• Mandatory VA Veterans’ Benefits Briefing
– MUST enroll in eBenefits• VA disability compensation• Medical care
– www.va.gov– 1-800-827-1000
VA Vet Center #15a(3)
• Eligibility • Readjustment counseling• Outreach services• www.vetcenter.va.gov• NEW- Rep available in Clinic
State and Local Health Care and Mental Health Services #15a(4)
• Research the state• Explore options• www.statelocalgov.net
Healthcare and Other Benefits #15b, VA Health Care #15b(1), VA Dental Care #15b(2)• TRICARE• Delta Dental• Retirees
– Tricare Prime enrollment– Tricare Retiree Dental Program (TDRP)
• www.tricare.osd.mil
VA Health Care #15b(1)
• Broad range of medical, surgical, readjustment counseling and rehabilitative care
• Eligibility– Not just for service connected disabilities;
also non-service connected injuries or medical conditions
• www.va.gov
VA Dental Care #15b(2)
• VA outpatient dental treatment• Eligibility• www.va.gov or 1-877-222-8387
Continued Health Care Benefits Program #16a
• Continued Health Care Benefit Program• Time frames• Explain health system and relation to
family members• Importance of researching medical
coverage options• Separating with military health issues• www.humana-military.com
1-800-444-5445
Veterans Group Life Insurance #16bVGLI
• Lifetime renewable term insurance• Premiums increase with age• Max coverage = SGLI at time of separation• Available in increments of $10k• Convertible to commercial policy anytime• Guard/Reserve will be eligible upon
separation/retirement • www.insurance.va.gov
Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance #16c
• Coverage• Amounts and restrictions• If remaining in Guard/Reserve SGLI
continues• www.insurance.va.gov
Traumatic Injury Protection under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (TSGLI)
#16d• Coverage and eligibility• Amounts and restrictions• www.insurance.va.gov
Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) #16e
• Coverage• Amounts and restrictions• www.insurance.va.gov
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI) #16f
• Coverage and eligibility• Amounts and restrictions• www.insurance.va.gov
Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI) #16g
• Coverage• Amounts and restrictions• Personal choice• www.insurance.va.gov
VA Life Insurance #16h
• Already discussed on previous slides– Veterans Group Life Insurance– Service Members’ Group Life Insurance– Traumatic Injury Protection– Family Service Members’ Group Life Insurance– Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance– Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance
• Benefits– http://www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/
Transitional Health Care Benefit #16i
• Information already covered under checklist item #15a(1)
*Financial Management #17a
• 12 month post-separation budget• TSP: http://www.tsp.gov• Retirement• SBP• Military vs. civilian pay and benefits• Taxes• AFCPE certified counselors by appointment
Separation Pay #17b
• Eligibility – Based on SPD Code Contact your servicing Finance Office
Unemployment Compensation (UCX) #17c
• Eligibility – DD 214
• Honorable Discharge
• Benefits determined by state• http://servicelocator.org
– www.bls.gov
General Money Management #17d• Budgeting• Debt reduction• Contact
– A&FRC: 256-8668 – Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647
Personal Savings and Investment #17e
• Savings• Investments
– Bond– Certificate of Deposit (CD)– Stocks– Mutual Funds
Airman & Family Readiness Center 618-256-8668
Reserve Affiliation #18
• Obligation• Eligibility qualifications
Air National Guard: http://www.goang.com Air Force Reserves: http://www.afreserve.com Army National Guard: http://www.1800goguard.com Army Reserves: http://www.goarmyreserve.com Coast Guard Reserves: http://www.uscg.mil/reserve/ Marine Corps: www.marines.mil/unit/marforres/Stay/PSR.aspx# Navy Reserve: http://www.navyreserve.com
*VA Benefits Briefing #19
• Compensation and pension• Education and training• Home loan assistance• Insurance• Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)• eBenefits.va.gov (EVERYONE MUST ENROLL)!
EVERYONE MUST ATTEND THE VA BENEFITS BRIEFING!!!
Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP) #20a
• Eligible veterans with compensable service-connected disabilities
• Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program• www.vba.va.gov • Educational / vocational counseling • www.va.gov• Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialist
from America Job Centers (AJC) will provide coordinated employment assistance to all veterans going through the VA disability system and VR&E programs who are preparing to re-enter the workforce
VA Disability Benefits #20b
• Disability Compensation• Vocational Rehabilitation• VA Health Care• Dental Care
General disability benefit information covered in block 15
Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) and Quick Start #20c
• Apply for disability compensation prior to sep/ret• BDD• Quick Start• Timelines• www.vba.va.gov
DD2648-1 only: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (CCRA) #20
• Major legal protections– Residential– Leases– Installment contracts– Civil court proceedings
• http://usmilitary.about.com/od/sscra/l/blscramenu.htm
State Veterans Benefits #21
• State benefits vary state to state• Eligibility and examples• http://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-benefits/state-veterans-
benefits-directory
• www.va.gov/landing2_locations.htm
Two-Year Commissary and Exchange Privileges #22
• Eligibility / qualifications• Benefit• Based on SPD Code
Legal Assistance #23• Available assistance Contact the Scott Legal Office
Post Government Employment #24
• Mandatory briefing requirement- Contact the Scott Legal Office
Individual Transition Plan #25
• What• Why• Who
• If attending VA Brief only must include following statement:
“I am retiring Air Force and will only attend the VA briefing.”
Contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center, ACAP or Navy Career Advisor
Language Skills/Regional Expertise #26a and #26b
• Defense Language Volunteer Program• Opportunities for military members who speak a
foreign language• Outreach program being developed
– Military personnel– Civilian personnel
• Privacy Act requirements
Remarks #27
• If counseling received within 89 days or less before separation, place an X to designate the appropriate reason
• Provide brief statement / explanation• Sign and date form
DD214 Work SheetAFPC Secure - vMPF
How To Access DD2141. AF PORTAL / vMPF2. SELF SERVICE ACTIONS3. SEPARATIONS4. DD 214 WORKSHEET
Or Call TFSC DSN: 665-5004
DD Form 214• What is it? Why you need it?
– Review for accuracy before finalized• Importance of safeguarding the document• Where to get copies
– Automated Records Management System (ARMS) at AFPC 1-800-565-2450
Electronic Access to DD Form 214
• Access electronic DD Form 214 on date of sep/ret via ebenefits.va.gov– AFPC will also mail to forwarding address provided by
member • Must request UserID and password to access system
with your current Common Access Card credentials Member may access document from home for up to 60 days after separation Increase ease for filing unemployment or enrolling in school
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TRANSITION GPS
ADDITIONAL 2-Day TRACKS
Career Technical
Education Entrepreneur
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
STEP 1:
BEGIN PRE-SEPARATION
COUNSELINGSTEP 2:
ATTENDTAP GPS(5 DAY)
DOD VA DOL
STEP 3:
COMPLETE CAPSTONE
EVENT
Career Readiness Standards Checklist
www.scottafrc.comVisit our Website:1) Register For TAP
GPS 5-Day Seminar via our Home Page “Appointment Plus”
2) Select “Transition Assistance GPS” Menu for information and program details.
A&FRC Services
Personal Financial Readiness Personal & Family Work Life Readiness Air Force Aid Assistance Unit Consultants
Relocation Assistance Employment Assistance Transition Assistance Survivor Benefits Program VA Benefits Advisors
Claim assistance
Sustainment Programs Transition Programs
Casualty Assistance (AFFF) School Liaison Officer Exceptional Family Member Coordinator Military/Family Life Consultant AFW2
Special Programs
128Next briefing for Retirees only…
Survivor Benefit
Plan (SBP)
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What is SBP?
• Retired pay stops when you die!• Many widows were being left destitute• 21 Sep 72 Congress implemented the SBP• Government subsidized annuity program• Patterned after the Civil Service annuity plan• SBP is only way your survivors may continue to
receive a portion of retired pay
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Who can be a beneficiary and receive the payments?
• Spouse only – Receives payments for life
• Remarriage after 55 does not suspend payments
• Child(ren) only – Under 18 or until 22 if unmarried, full time student– Permanently disabled child receives for life– All eligible children receive the annuity in equal shares
• Spouse and Child– Spouse is primary beneficiary– All eligible children receive the annuity in equal shares only if
spouse becomes ineligible due to death or remarriage before age 55
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Who can be a beneficiary and receive the payments? (cont)
• Insurable Interest Person– Only when no spouse or children at retirement– Can be a relative
• If related closer than a cousin, no financial justification required
– Can be non-related person with financial interest in retiree
– Proof must be provided: life insurance beneficiary, joint property owners
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What is a Base Amount?
• Base amount is the amount that determines:– The monthly cost to the member – The annuity paid to the eligible survivor
• Retiree selects the base amount:– Highest --full gross retired pay– Lowest --$300
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How much does SBP cost?
• Monthly spouse costs are usually 6.5 percent of base amount
• Child only cost is based on age of member and youngest child– Less expensive than spouse coverage
• Spouse and child coverage: – Spouse cost plus additional amount for the children– Additional child cost is based on age of member, spouse
and youngest child (less than the cost of child only coverage)
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Cost Examples
• Assume base amount is $1700 and ages are– Retiring member: 43; Spouse: 41; Youngest child: 7
• Assume full coverage is elected – Spouse only coverage costs $110.50 per month– Child only coverage costs $5.78 per month– Spouse and child coverage costs $110.99– Additional cost for child’s portion is only 49 cents
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How much does a spouse receive?
• Example of annuity payable upon member’s death:– If base amount selected is:$1700– 55% of base amount: X .55– Monthly annuity: $935
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How much does a child receive?• Example of annuity payable upon member’s
death:– If base amount selected is:$1700– 55% of base amount: X .55– Monthly annuity: $935
• Benefit split equally among all eligible children– 2 eligible children receive $467.50 each
• Caution: Child coverage, is less expensive, but it can’t replace spouse coverage
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Different than Insurance• SBP premiums are non-taxable• SBP coverage can’t be canceled due to ill health or
advanced age • Government pays portion of SBP premiums• Insurance provides lump sum payments, however-
– Pay-out usually decreases with age or premiums rise– When lump sum is gone, that’s it!
• SBP provides life-time payments to spouse• SBP annuity increases with COLAs
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Mandatory Retirement Processing Actions
• Attend one-on-one SBP briefing for you and spouse– Spouse must be informed of the options and effects of
the SBP– Come prepared to make SBP election– Spouse must concur in any election of less than full
spouse coverage– Bring all birthdates, marriage date, SSNs for all family
members– Election may be changed up to last day of active duty
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Mandatory Retirement Processing Actions (cont.)
• DD Form 2656, Data for Payment of Retired Personnel– EVERY retiring member MUST complete this form PRIOR to
their date of retirement– Properly establishes their retired pay account
• SBP election / Tax status / Correspondence address / Arrears of pay beneficiary information
– Spouse must concur in any election of less than full spouse coverage
– Failure to complete DD 2656 prior to retirement establishes automatic full SBP coverage
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Questions?
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