Veterans’ Group Life Insurance lets you carry SGLI coverage into civilian life. Apply soon after separation. Waiting can mean a health review or a closed door.
Who it is usually for.
Recently separated service members who had SGLI and want to keep coverage.
What to have in hand.
- Separation date
- SGLI coverage amount
- Contact information
Moves.
- Note your SGLI end date.
- Apply for VGLI on VA.gov inside the published window.
- Set the premium to autopay so the policy does not lapse.
Timing hint: Best inside the first 240 days after SGLI ends; later applications face underwriting.