Traumatic Injury Protection under sgli (TSGLI)
Insurance Payment Eligibility.  If you have SGLI, TSGLI is automatic. Premium: $1.00/mo.  Traumatic Injury Occurs.  Eligibility Criteria: Must have SGLI and. • Experience a qualifying traumatic event • Experience a qualifying loss* *TSGLI losses, go to http://www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/tsgli_schedule_Schedule.asp • Qualifying loss must be a direct result of the traumatic event
• Qualifying loss must occur within 2 years of the traumatic event • Servicemember must survive 7 days from date of traumatic event 
Not Covered: Losses from. • Illness or disease. • Attempting suicide or inflicting self-harm. • Committing or attempting to commit a felony. • Being under the influence of illegal substances. Branches of Service make eligibility determination Payments Between $25,000–$100,000

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