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Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Disability Extension

Managing Agency Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) http://www.vba.va.gov

Program Description

The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Disability Extension is for service members who are totally disabled at the time of discharge. The benefit allows the member to retain their SGLI coverage. There is no cost for the coverage for up to two years after discharge.

General Program Requirements

To qualify, you must have SGLI at discharge and be totally disabled at discharge.

For more information on the SGLI Disability Extension, visit our SGLI Disability Extension webpage.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

To complete an application, use Form SGLV 8715, "Application for Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Disability Extension."

Program Contact Information

If you have questions, contact the Office of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (OSGLI) at (inside the U.S.):
1-800-419-1473

If you are overseas, please call:
973-548-5699

General questions can be emailed to: osgli.osgli@prudential.com

Claims questions can be emailed to: osgli.claims@prudential.com