Uniformed Services Survivors Benefits Amendments of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Uniformed Services Survivors' Benefits Amendments of 1979 - Stipulates that a person who is providing an annuity for his or her spouse under the Survivor Benefit Plan of the armed forces and whose marriage is terminated by divorce or death may, upon remarriage, elect not to provide an annuity for the new spouse. Provides a 270 day open season for participation in such Plan for individuals who are entitled to retired or retainer pay and who are not presently participating in such plan. Stipulates that individuals participating in the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan may continue to participate in such Plan while participating in the Survivor Benefit Plan. Stipulates that an annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan may not be paid to the spouse of a person electing to participate in such Plan if the death was caused by a pre-existing condition. Allows individuals participating in such Plan to increase the base amount of such Plan during the open season provided for in this Act.…