[RETVET-INFO] DFAS Retired Pay Newsletter: Learn More About Your Retired Pay, 19 December 2012

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To: <RetVet-Info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:51:09 -0600
A MESSAGE FROM DFAS RETIRED AND ANNUITANT PAY DIRECTOR
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At the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), delivering first-class
service to our customers is our priority. At the same time, we must continue
using taxpayer dollars wisely. I'm writing to ask for your support in balancing
these two objectives.  (See the complete message at
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/directorsmessage.html)


HOW TO CREATE YOUR MYPAY ACCOUNT
================================
If you've never used myPay, follow instructions at
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/createmypayacct.html
to get 
started.


PAPER CHECKS TO END
===================
Most military retirees and annuitants receiving paper checks will be required to
sign up for direct deposit by March 1, 2013. Get ahead of the rush by visiting
the DFAS website at
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/treasurymandateeft.htm
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NEW VIDEO TUTORIALS
===================
Watch "Ins and Outs of Retired Pay," a new series of video tutorials to help you
manage your retired pay account. This first video in the series is a
step-by-step guide to changing your address.  The videos are available at
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/newvideotutorials.html


1099R COPIES
============
Find out how to get a 1099R if you misplace it or need a copy for your tax
preparer.  The 1099R instructions are available at
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/1099rcopies.html


MAKE SURE WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
====================================
DFAS use the email address you provide in your myPay account to send you
newsletters, notify you when your account statements are available, and more.
Update your myPay email address online at
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/makesurewehaveemailadd
ress.html


12 MONTHS OF RETIREE ACCOUNT STATEMENTS AVAILABLE ON MYPAY
==========================================================
DFAS keeps up to 12 months of electronic Retiree Account Statements (eRAS) in
myPay. Find out how to get your statements at
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/12mthsrasavailable.htm
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COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT
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Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index, there will be a Cost of
Living Adjustment (COLA) for retired pay and Survivor Benefit Plan annuities.
Get the details 
at
http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter/costoflivingadjustment
.html


DOWNLOAD ENTIRE NEWSLETTER
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Go to http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter.html and then
use the "PDF Version" link at the bottom of the web page, if you'd like to save
or print the entire DFAS newsletter in one document.


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SOURCE:  DFAS Retired Pay Newsletter: Learn More About Your Retired Pay, 19
December 2012, at http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/newsevents/newsletter.html




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