Bill > HR2249

This bill, known as the Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2013, amends the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) to allow monthly annuity payments to be made to a special needs trust established for the sole benefit of a dependent child of a military member who is unable to support themselves due to a mental or physical disability. A special needs trust is a legal arrangement designed to hold assets for a disabled individual without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid, which are often contingent on limited personal assets. This change ensures that these disabled children can continue to receive financial support through the SBP even after the death of the military member, providing crucial financial security for their long-term care and well-being.