Military Officer - July 2006 - (Page 37) washingtonscene Non-Health Care Issues Issue Senate (S. 2766) Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity End deduction of VA survivor benefits from SBP annuities if service caused death, eff. Oct. 1, 2006. Implement 30-year, paidup SBP coverage as of Oct. 1, 2006 (versus Oct. 1, 2008, in current law). 2.2% for active duty, Guard, and Reserve Jan. 1, 2007. Additional targeted increases for warrant officers April 1, 2007. Increase Army strength by 30,000, Marine Corps by 1,000, Army National Guard by 17,000 versus budget. Reduce Navy by 12,000 and Air Force by 23,200 versus FY 2006. No similar provision House (H.R. 5122) No provision MOAA Position Support Senate provision. Paid-Up SBP coverage No provision Support Senate provision. Military pay raise 2.7% raise Jan. 1, 2007, with similar targeted increases April 1, 2007. Support House-proposed raise. Military manpower levels Similar provisions Support increases for Army, Marine Corps, and Army National Guard. MOAA is concerned that Navy and Air Force reductions are driven by budget versus mission. Support House version. Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Require services to provide free $400,000 coverage for members deployed on contingencies. Pentagon must report on: ■ permanent ID card for disabled dependents ■ member option to request removal of SSN. Authorize $65 million for similar purposes. Military ID card issues Require issuance of permanent ID cards to military retirees’ dependents who are medically certified as permanently disabled. Authorize $45 million for schools serving dependents, including those affected by base realignment and closure or serving severely disabled dependents. Support Senate provision on permanent ID card and House provision on option to remove SSN from ID card. Support House version. Military dependent education J U LY 2 0 0 6 MILITARY OFFICER 39
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