JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –
Information on Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
Clarification: Survivor Benefit Plan Cost for Reservists
DFAS understands that some Reserve retirees are concerned about a recent change in their Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RC-SBP) premiums. Affected retirees received communication from DFAS that was unclear. DFAS says they are sorry for the confusion. Need more info? Visit this web site: http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/rcsbp-cost.html
Keep Your Records Current
In order to receive pay and other benefits on time every time, it's important to review your retired pay account information regularly to ensure it is current. Please visit this web page:
http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/records.html
Branch of Service Newsletters
Did you know that each branch of service has newsletters available online?
Find your Branch of Service link here:
http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/bosnewsletters.html
Direct Deposit: Better Service, Better Security
The most efficient, timely and secure way to receive pay is by direct deposit. Read about the benefits and find out how to enroll at:
http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/directdeposit.html
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payment and Combat Related Special Compensation
Retirees who are eligible for both Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payment and Combat Related Special Compensation can get educated on the subject at this web page: http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/openseason.html.
myPay Puts You in Control
Whether it's changing your bank account information or adjusting your federal tax withholding, you can manage your account online using myPay! Read more at:
http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/mypay.html
DFAS Always Striving to Improve
Did you know that DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay has been hard at work enhancing their web pages? Their initial efforts to create more customer friendly web pages are paying off. Read more at:
http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/webupdates.html
DFAS Philosophy
In February 2010, DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay transitioned back to a government-operated function, after nearly eight years of outsourcing to a contractor. Since then, they have been focused on building an organization that is tailored to your needs. Read article:
http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/philosophy.html
View PDF version of the DFAS Newsletter.
http://www.dfas.mil/rapay/newsletter/dec10/december2010.pdf
Start at the DFAS homepage to learn about managing your retired pay http://www.dfas.mil/index.html. Retired Pay Home Page: http://www.dfas.mil/rapay.html
DFAS Telephone Number
800-321-1080
The Retiree Activities Office is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may visit our office in room A-200A, 1535 Command Dr., call us at 301-981-2726, your voice mail message will be answered, or you can e-mail us at rao@andrews.af.mil.
We recommend you call the office prior to visiting us to ensure someone is on duty. We have a web site at http://www.andrews.af.mil click on ''Retirees" on the right side of the page. There you will find a wealth of information that is of interest to you.
Back copies of all "Retiree Activities Corner" articles are available on-line. Go to our Retirees webpage and follow the instructions under the heading "Newspaper Column".