DD Form 2656-5 – Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Election Certificate

DDFORMS.ORG – DD Form 2656-5 – Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Election Certificate – The Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) is a critical program that provides financial security to surviving family members of deceased military members. It is important to understand the requirements and ramifications associated with electing RCSBP benefits, which is why the Department of Defense has created the DD Form 2656-5 – Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate.

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Form Number DD Form 2656-5
Form Title Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Election Certificate
Edition Date 8/1/2011
File Size 2 MB

What is a DD Form 2656-5?

A DD Form 2656-5, also known as the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Election Certificate, is a document that enables members of the military to make an informed decision about their life insurance and survivor benefits.

The form outlines the rights and obligations of both parties involved in a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). It also explains how to enroll in the program and outlines important information regarding eligibility requirements, premium rates, payment options, beneficiary designations, and more.

It is important for members of the military to read through this form carefully before signing it in order to fully understand their rights and obligations under RCSBP. This form should be kept on file with all other important personal documents in case further reference is needed at any point in time.

Where Can I Find a DD Form 2656-5?

DD Form 2656-5 is an official document from the Department of Defense (DoD) used to make a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) election for eligible service members. The document must be completed and submitted in order to receive annuity payments following the death of an enrolled service member.

Finding this form is easy – it can be found on the DoD’s website or by calling your local Human Resources office. The form must be filled out correctly, signed, and submitted with all required documents as directed in order to receive benefits under RCSBP. Additionally, it may take some time for your application to process so patience is key when trying to obtain this form.

DD Form 2656-5 – Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Election Certificate

The Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Election Certificate, or DD Form 2656-5, is an important document for service members who are members of the United States Armed Forces Reserve and their surviving spouses. This form allows service members to make a selection as to whether they would like their surviving spouse to receive benefits in the event of their passing. It is a critical document that must be completed accurately in order for the survivor benefit plan to go into effect.

The DD Form 2656-5 is also used by military personnel who have already made an election but need to make changes or updates. The form can be completed online or printed out and then filled out manually for submission. Once it has been filled out completely and correctly, it must be signed by both the service member and their spouse before being submitted for processing.

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