What is Veterans Life Insurance?
Veterans life insurance provides coverage specifically tailored to meet the needs of former military members and their families. This type of insurance offers peace of mind and financial protection, helping to cover expenses like final costs, outstanding debts, and more. It’s designed to make life insurance accessible and affordable for veterans.
Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI)
VGLI allows veterans to convert their Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage into renewable term life insurance after they leave the military. Coverage amounts are available up to the amount you had under SGLI, and premiums increase as you age. This plan is a good option if you’re looking for continued term life insurance coverage after service.
Key Benefits:
-No medical exam required if you apply within 240 days of discharge
-Guaranteed acceptance for those who had SGLI
-Renewable term life insurance that continues as long as premiums are paid
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI)
S-DVI provides life insurance for veterans who have service-connected disabilities. It offers up to $10,000 in coverage, with an option to add up to $30,000 of supplemental coverage if the veteran is eligible. This plan is ideal for veterans who have service-related health issues and may not qualify for other life insurance policies.
Key Benefits:
-Guaranteed coverage for veterans with service-connected disabilities
-Premium waivers available for veterans with total disabilities
-Option to add supplemental coverage if eligible
Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife)
VALife is a new, affordable whole life insurance option for all veterans aged 80 or younger with service-connected disabilities. Coverage amounts go up to $40,000, and this policy builds cash value over time, offering permanent protection. VALife is ideal for veterans seeking lifetime coverage that includes cash value benefits.
Key Benefits:
-Whole life insurance that builds cash value over time
-Coverage is permanent as long as premiums are paid
-Simplified enrollment process with no medical exams
Other Private Life Insurance Options for Veterans
In addition to VA-offered life insurance, many private insurance companies offer policies specifically for veterans, including whole life, term life, and final expense plans. These policies can be tailored to your family’s needs, whether you’re seeking lifetime coverage, lower premiums, or specialized options like mortgage protection.
Key Benefits:
-Variety of policy types to suit individual needs
-Flexibility to choose coverage amounts and term lengths
-Additional options like final expense or mortgage protection
Life insurance provides financial security for your family if something happens to you. It can help cover:
Final expenses like funeral costsOutstanding debts or mortgage paymentsIncome replacement for your family
For veterans, having life insurance in place ensures that your loved ones have the support they need and honors your legacy of service.
- Can I keep my life insurance from the military after service?
Yes, veterans can convert their Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) to Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) within 240 days of leaving the service without a medical exam.
-Is there a limit to how much veterans’ life insurance I can get?
Yes, each policy has coverage limits (e.g., up to $40,000 for VALife, $10,000 for S-DVI). If you need more coverage, you may consider adding private life insurance options.
-What if I have a service-connected disability?
Veterans with service-connected disabilities have options like S-DVI and VALife, which offer guaranteed coverage without medical exams. VALife even provides whole life benefits, building cash value over time.