Proposed VA Benefit Change Could Give 50,000 Veteran Spouses Extra Money
Summary
A new bill called the Love Lives On Act is moving through Congress to help surviving spouses of military members keep their veterans benefits if they remarry. Currently, many spouses lose these benefits if they remarry before age 55, but the bill would allow about 50,000 spouses to keep or regain these payments.Key Facts
- The Love Lives On Act is part of a larger veterans bill called the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA).
- Current law causes many surviving spouses to lose veterans benefits if they remarry before age 55.
- About 50,000 surviving spouses could keep their benefits if the new bill passes.
- Around 4,750 spouses who lost benefits after remarrying could have their payments restored.
- Benefits affected include the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), which pays about $1,700 per month.
- The bill would also restore Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments lost due to remarriage.
- Supporters say the bill removes a penalty that forces spouses to choose between love and financial security.
- The average age of military widows and widowers is 59, making remarriage a realistic option for many.
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