Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI): What You Need to Know

June 1, 2026
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI): What You Need to Know

Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is a Department of Veterans Affairs program that provides low-cost life insurance coverage to eligible service members. Most military members are automatically enrolled in the maximum coverage amount of $500,000 unless they elect a lower amount or decline coverage.

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