Comments on: What Type of Life Insurance Policy Does the Military Offer?

By: Gman

Gman — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:15:15 +0000

SGLI is considered term life insurance, since it only covers active duty service members during the period of active duty. It can be converted to VGLI, which is permanent life insurance.

By: SPR. Smart

SPR. Smart — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:09:23 +0000

it lasts until he gets out. and it only applies to the military members, whilst doing their jobs. so if he comes home and dies, they wont cover him.
atleast not in Australia anyway.

By: Southern girl

Southern girl — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:15:42 +0000

SGLI active duty memeber are required to have and be insured for $450,000. Not enough

I'm active duty airforce 8 years
Husband is a vet. and a Marine

By: NWIP

NWIP — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:25:35 +0000

All the military has the same life insurance. It is called SGLI and is up to $400K for AD member while they are AD. There is no restrictions on the payment like there can be on other life insurance like cannot be claimed in 1 year, not on suicide, etc.... It is valid life insurance for the entire enlistment/commission in the military. If something does happen to them driving a car while on vacation it is still paid.

By: Edward

Edward — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:42:37 +0000

It's called a rifle. If used correctly, it'll save your live every time.

By: glockthreefiftyseven

glockthreefiftyseven — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:47:17 +0000

SGLI, which is the Servicemembers Group Life Insurance. Each service member is given a certain amount for free, but you can purchase higher plans if you choose to do so. Talk with your admin section about it. And it's the same for all branches of service.