Veterans Owe the D.O.D. Thousands for Survivor Benefits. Why Can’t They Opt Out?

By SARA JERVING
NYT
The Defense Department has started deducting premiums from the monthly income of more than 19,000 disabled veterans for a benefit similar to life insurance. Some veterans say it’s almost impossible to opt out, and now they’re in debt.
Published date: June 20, 2018 at 12:00PM
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