United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Life Insurance

Our insurance programs were developed to provide insurance benefits for veterans and service members who may not be able to get insurance from private companies because of the extra risks involved in military service, or a service connected disability.

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If you have a SGLI policy and are totally disabled when you separate from service, you may be able to keep your SGLI coverage for up to 2 years at no cost? Follow this link to find out more about the SGLI Disability Extension.

 

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Family SGLI Spousal Premiums Decreased Effective July 1, 2010
Effective 07/01/2010, VA reduced Family SGLI monthly premium rates for all covered spouses.
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SGLI Dependent Child Coverage Extended to Include Stillborn Children
Effective 11/18/2009, the law expanded the SGLI program to include a member's "stillborn child" as an insurable dependent. more about stillborn coverage