Surviving spouse entitlements
Outlined below are military entitlements, changes upon remarriage and information about reinstatement of entitlements upon the loss of the second spouse.
Entitlement during marriage to retiree and as a surviving spouse of a retiree or active duty death * |
Effect on entitlement after loss of the second spouse |
| Medical care | Cannot be reinstated at military facilities |
| TRICARE | Cannot be reinstated |
| TRICARE for Life | Cannot be reinstated |
| CHAMPVA | Can be reinstated |
| PX & BX | Reinstated with new ID card |
| Commissary | Reinstated with new ID card |
| Military Theater | Reinstated with new ID card |
| Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, if applicable | Can be reinstated |
| Survivor Benefit Plan, if applicable | Can be reinstated |
| Military Legal Aid | Reinstated with new ID card |
| Military Special Services Program | Reinstated with new ID card |
| Military Burial Services | Can be reinstated |
*Remarriage of a surviving spouse terminates all entitlements, except:
1. SBP for the spouse if age 55 or older at time of remarriage.
2. Social Security and Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) if age 60 or older at time of remarriage.
3. DIC for spouse if age 57 or older at time of remarriage.
4. CHAMPVA for the spouse if age 55 or older at time of remarriage.
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