; and (ii) by striking subsection (g). (D) In section 1455(c), by striking , 1450(k)(2), . (b) Prohibition on Retroactive Benefits No benefits may be paid to any person for any period before the effective date provided under subsection (f) by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a). (c) Prohibition on recoupment of certain amounts previously refunded to SBP recipients A surviving spouse who is or has been in receipt of an annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan under subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, that is in effect before the effective date provided under subsection (f) and that is adjusted by reason of the amendments made by subsection (a) and who has received a refund of retired pay under section 1450(e) of title 10, United States Code, shall not be required to repay such refund to the United States. (d) Repeal of authority for optional annuity for dependent children Section 1448(d)(2) of such title is amended— (1) by striking Dependent children .— and all that follows through In the case of a member described in paragraph (1), and inserting Dependent children .—In the case of a member described in paragraph (1),