### Question
Can you define what supplemental spouse annuity means?


### Answer
**Supplemental spouse annuity** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 1456*:

> an annuity provided to a spouse or former spouse under this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1456*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 73-ANNUITIES BASED ON RETIRED OR RETAINER PAY > SUBCHAPTER III-SUPPLEMENTAL SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN**

