March 2021 Retiree Newsletter

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Director’s Message

Welcome to the March 2021 Retiree Newsletter!

Tax Season Update

Convenient options and tips if you still need a tax document

New, Helpful Status Notifications Start this Year

We are excited to announce one of our latest improvements that will soon be available to you. 

myPay Two-Factor Authentication Mandatory April 2021

In late April, two-factor authentication will become mandatory for all myPay users.

Educate Your Beneficiaries Before Your Final Paycheck – AOP and SBP

There are two ways you can make preparations to leave money behind from your military retirement for your loved ones

How to Identify the Status of Spouse/Former Spouse SBP Coverage on your Retiree Account Statement

If you have divorced since retiring, please carefully check your Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) participation status.

Changes Coming to Mailed Retiree Account Statements

For those retirees who still have a Retiree Account Statements (RAS) mailed to them, there will soon be some changes

Retirees: You Can Now Upload Your SBP Election Change Form Online

We added a convenient, online upload tool for retirees for the DD2656-6 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Change Certificate)

School Cert Season Approaching – Steps to Take for Your Children, Including High School Grads 18 and Over

Child annuitants between the ages of 18-22, attending school on a full-time basis, may soon start receiving their annual school certification packets.  

News from our Partners: From the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force

"As we embark on our 48th year of the Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign, we again turn to our retired Air Force family!"

News from Our Partners: AER’s 2021 Annual Campaign Kicks Off

"As the Army kicks off its 79th Annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign on military installations around the world, we’re taking a look back at the enhancements AER implemented over the last year."

News from Our Partners: TRICARE 

Update on Select Enrollment Fees for Group A Retirees 
When You Can Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

News from our Partners: Armed Forces Retirement Home Now Welcoming Retired Enlisted Reserve and National Guard Members - Apply for Residency in 2021!

AFRH welcomes applications for new residency from Retired Enlisted Reserve and National Guard Members

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