Copy 3 - To Active or Reserve Component of Uniformed Service
ers' e provisions
s, and title 38 Code of Federal Regulations.
must ple re med Servic r for this designation to be valid.
overage
your spouse is automatically covered under Family SGLI and premiums will be
our pay, unless you decline Family SGLI coverage by completing SGLV 8286A. You must register your spouse in DEERS for
Family SGLI premiums to be deducted from your pay. use in DEERS, premiums cannot be deducted. This will
y may be required to perform active duty or active duty for training and each year will
ited
rance
within 120 days of by contacting
the Office of Ser
her giv names Mary ad of Mrs
c. A hanged automatic event occurring after you complete t marr age
beneficiary cannot be changed by, and is not affected by documents such as a divorce de
want to name more than four principal contingent beneficiaries, list the additional beneficiaries on the Beneficiary ntinuation Form
ocks on page 2, indicating that you have done so. The Benefic ry Continuation
Form (page 5) should then be attached to page 2 of the 8286.
. If you name minor children as beneficiaries, the insurance will be paid to the court-appointed guardian of the children's estat
You can establish a trust for the benefit of the children and name the trust as beneficiary. A trust names a trustee of your choice to be legally
responsible for administering the insurance proceeds for the children. Naming a trust as a beneficiary on this form does NOT create a trust. Before
ing a trust as beneficiary, you should consult a military attorney for assistance.
Social Security Number - Do not delay completing this form if you d not have a beneficiar s Social Security Number. The Social Security
, but is not required.
3. Shares to each Beneficiary - If you name more than one beneficiary, the sum of the shares must equal 100% or the full dollar amount of your
Directions To Service Member
What You Should Know
This insurance is granted under the Servicememb Group Life Insurance provisions of title 38, United States Code, and is subject to th
of that title and its amendment
This form be correctly com ted, signed and ceived by your Unifor e before your death in orde
Marriage and SGLI C
If you are married or you get married after completing this form,
deducted from y
If you do not register your spo
result you owing a debt for back premiums.
Periods of Coverage
SGLI is in effect throughout the period of full-time active duty or active duty for training. Coverage is also in effect on a full-time basis for
reservists who are assigned to a unit or position in which the
be scheduled to perform at least 12 periods of inactive duty training that is creditable for retirement purposes under Chapter 1223 of title 10, Un
States Code. SGLI coverage continues for 120 days following separation or release. You may convert your SGLI to Veterans’ Group Life Insu
of separation without proof of good health, or within one year and 120 days separation with proof of good health
vicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (see below).
Instructions On Completing This Form (Type or print in ink all items except where otherwise noted.)
1. Naming Beneficiaries
a. A new SGLV-8286 must be completed to change your beneficiary. You may name anyone as beneficiary without his/her consent. However, your
spouse will be notified if you reduce coverage or name a beneficiary other than your spouse.
b. If the beneficiary is a married woman, use
named beneficiary will NOT be c
en first and middle
ally by any
. For example, use Lisa Smith, inste . John Smith.
his form (e.g. i
cree or will.
, divorce, etc.). our Y
, any other
d. If you or Co
(page 5) and check the block under the principal or contingent bl ia
e
f.
e.
nam
2.
Number helps us to locate the beneficiary
o y'
insurance.
xample:
othe
200,000
0%
/2
athe
200,000 or
0% or
/2
otal
400,000
00%
4. Payment Option - You may choose whether you want the beneficiary to receive payment in one lump sum or in 36 equal monthly payments by
ment Option. If you choose 36 payments, the beneficiary cannot choose to receive a lump sum
payment. If you want the beneficiary to have a choice at the time of payment, write "lump sum" or leave the block blank.
Provisions For Payment Of Insurance
a. If you name more than one principal beneficiary and one or more predeceases you, the share(s) will be divided equally among the remaining
no surviving principal beneficiaries, the proceeds will be divided among the contingent
beneficiaries.
neficiaries, or if you indicate that payment should be made b
W
U
These claim
SGLV 8286, May 2009
To Member p. 3
writing "lump sum" or "36" in the column labeled Pay
5.
principal beneficiaries, unless otherwise stated. If there are
b. If you do not name a beneficiary, or if there are no surviving be
will be paid in the following order:
y law, the proceeds
1. Widow or widower
be distributed equally among the descendants of that child) 2. Children in equal shares (the share of any deceased child will
3. Parent(s) in equal shares or all to surviving parent
4. A duly appointed executor or administrator of your estate
5. Other next of kin
hat Your Beneficiaries Should Know
pon your death, the Casualty Assistance Office for your branch of service will assist your beneficiary in filing a claim for the insurance proceeds.
s are su ted to the Office of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, 80 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068-1733. Your bmit
beneficiary may also call 1-800-419-1473 for claim information.