How do I change my SGLI beneficiary?

How to change your beneficiaries—or reduce, turn down, or restore your SGLI coverage

1. Go to milConnect.
2. Sign in.
3. Go to Benefits, Life Insurance SOES-SGLI Online Enrollment System.
4. Check your coverage and beneficiary information and make any needed updates.

What is a SGLV 8286?

SGLV 8286. Information for the Service Member. About your SGLI Coverage. Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is granted under title 38, United States Code, and is subject to the provisions of that title and its amendments, and title 38 Code of Federal Regulations.

How do I recertify my SGLI?

In the SGLI Certification Complete popup, select OK. To view, print, save and/or email your certificate, select the Print/Save Certificate tab….Confirm and Certify

1. Select the check box certifying that the information you provided is accurate.
2. Select Continue.
3. In the Effective Date popup, review the date and select OK.

How do I get SGLV 8286?

To access SOES, sign into www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/ and go to the Benefits Tab, Life Insurance SOES – SGLI Online Enrollment System. If you are in the Public Health Service… Use the SGLV 8286 to make SGLI coverage and beneficiary changes until your branch of service tells you to begin using SOES.

How do I claim SGLI benefits?

SGLI Traumatic Injury (TSGLI) Claims Complete form SGLV 8600, Application for TSGLI Benefits, or request the form from your service department point of contact, then submit the completed claim to the branch of service listed on the form, along with photocopies of any evidence to support your claim.

What happens to SGLI after discharge?

When and What Happens When SGLI Coverage Ends? Coverage generally ends 120 days after separation from service. You can apply to convert your SGLI coverage to Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) within 1 year and 120 days from separation.

What kind of life insurance is SGLI?

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SGLI is a group life insurance policy purchased by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from a commercial life insurance company. SGLI coverage is available in $50,000 increments up to the maximum amount of $400,000.

How do I confirm my SGLI?

For complete information regarding eligibility and coverage, please visit the SGLI page on the Department of Veterans Affairs Web site. To view your current coverage, sign in and look for Life Insurance on milConnect’s Benefits menu.

How do I cancel SGLI?

To Reduce or Cancel SGLI Coverage: To reduce or cancel your SGLI, you must complete and file a form SGLV 8286 Service members’ Group Life Insurance Election and Certificate. If you reduce or cancel SGLI on the first day of duty, your election will be effective immediately.

How do I claim SGLI Benefits?

What happens to my SGLI when I leave the military?

Flag and soldiers. Your SGLI ends 120 days after you retire or transition from U.S. military service. However, you will pay more for VGLI than you did for the same amount of SGLI coverage. VGLI premiums are based on your age at the time of separation and are the same for men and women.

What is SGLI coverage on dd214?

Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is a VA program that provides low cost group life insurance to all military members. You are automatically insured under SGLI for the maximum amount of $400,000 unless you choose otherwise.