Advocacy
'We Did It': Military Widows, Supporters Celebrate After Senate NDAA Vote
As one key senator put it, "MOAA members ... never give up until the mission is complete."
Under current law, survivors of deceased military members must forfeit part or all of their purchased Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity when awarded the VA’s Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). The loss of any portion of the SBP annuity is known as the "Widows Tax."
The Fiscal 2020 National Defense Appropriations Act changes this provision, for the benefit of more than 65,000 military survivors, with fix that will be phased in over a three-year span. Below, find out how MOAA has fought to end the widows tax, what's next for survivors after the repeal, and how you can get involved.
As one key senator put it, "MOAA members ... never give up until the mission is complete."
President Donald Trump, via Twitter, indicated he would sign the measure.
The elimination of the "widows tax" is now closer than ever, thanks to language included in the NDAA.
Explainer: What is the Widows Tax?
