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(As printed in the Winter 2002 Army Families newsletter published by the Army Family Liaison Office)
Personalized Survivor Benefits Info for a Fee
Tired of trying to find answers about the Survivor Benefit Plan, TRICARE, Social Security, Federal employment, life insurance, retirement planning, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, and many other related topics to help and sustain your surviving spouse after you die?
This information is available FREE from military offices throughout the Army, but sometimes it's almost impossible to find. Did you ever wish that one office could explain it all, put it on paper and update it every year. Read on! Now there is one place where you can go. However, there is a FEE involved. But the cost can save you a lot of time and stress.
Armed Forces Services Corporation (AFSC) is a private organization that has served the military and their surviving family members for over 120 years. Formerly the member services team of the Army & Air Force Mutual Aid Association, AFSC was spun-off and incorporated as a separate company last summer expanding its scope of services.
AFSC's premier service is a custom Benefit Analysis Report sent annually to each member. The report integrates information on all government survivor benefits reflecting changes to the stream of payments: lump sum benefits; insurance policy values and military pay; providing a comprehensive financial overview.
AFSC is staffed with professional counselors who can assist with difficult questions about military and government benefits programs. Upon a member's death the counselors will provide assistance to the surviving family and help them file and process all claims for government benefits and life insurance.
AFSC is open to all ranks and branches of the uniformed services including active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees, veterans, and their widows or widowers. There is a monthly membership fee based on an applicant's age at sign-up and level of services requested. To learn more about the services and application process, call toll free 1-888-237-2872.
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