August 26 – EFMP Community Resource Workshop Series: Recertification, Retaining Benefits, and Other Issues (ZOOM meeting)

Presenters:
Alex Yellin, Grantor/Retired Navy
Ed Heaton, Grantor/COL (Ret) USAR

Exceptional Family Member Program Community Resource Workshop Series

Did you know that losing financial dependency status would force your loved one off TriCare AND eliminate them from SBP payments? What do I need to do to ensure long-term coverage? Who will complete the final recertification when I die? What is the DOD financial dependency process?

The reality of caring for a loved one with a disability already presents a number of challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating the requirements of community-based and governmental services. The specific rules and processes in place for military families comes with their own labyrinth of procedures and deadlines, and failing to meet those requirements can have disastrous results for dependents. This presentation covers the What-ifs of retaining military benefits for your disabled dependent.