MCO 1741.11D governs policies and procedures for administering the Survivor Annuity Program, including SBP and RC-SBP.
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It covers SBP and RC-SBP eligibility, coverage options, elections, premiums, survivor annuities, training, and required forms. It requires training before retirement and establishes requirements for spouse concurrence, election timing, and retired pay account processing.
Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
Effective 1 October 2008, retirees who are 70 years of age or older, and who have paid SBP premiums for 30 years, will be "paid-up" and no further premium deductions will be made. (paragraph 1)
Reservists who elect to participate in the RC-SBP have three coverage options: immediate (option C), deferred (option B), or they may d e cline coverage (option A). (paragraph 1)
MARINENET SBP training is required for all Marines prior to retirement. (paragraph 4)
A spouse's notarized written concurrence is required when a Marine declines coverage, elects less than maximum spouse coverage, or elects child-only coverage in lieu of spouse coverage.
The form must be received at DFAS-Cleveland not later than 30 days prior to retirement. (paragraph 5)