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CHAPTER 1. General Provisions
CHAPTER 2. Termination of Insurance
CHAPTER 3. Reduction or Cancellation of Insurance
CHAPTER 4. Restoration and Request for Coverage
CHAPTER 5. Accelerated Benefits Option
CHAPTER 6. Beneficiaries
CHAPTER 7. Election of Method of Payment for Proceeds
CHAPTER 8. Death Claims
CHAPTER 9. Beneficiary Financial Counseling Services and Online Will Preparation
CHAPTER 10. Family Coverage
CHAPTER 11. Traumatic Injury Coverage
CHAPTER 12. Veterans' Group Life Insurance
CHAPTER 13. Miscellaneous
CHAPTER 14. Records and Forms
APPENDIX A: SGLI and VGLI Forms
APPENDIX B: Addresses for Branch of Service Casualty Offices
APPENDIX C: Premium Rate Tables for VGLI
APPENDIX D: Premium Rate Tables for Spousal Coverage
APPENDIX E: Premium Rates for SGLI and Traumatic Injury Coverage
APPENDIX F: Conditions Excluded from TSGLI Coverage
APPENDIX G: SGLI ROTC Coverage Table
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Last updated January 17, 2024