Your payments are made easily and automatically through biweekly payroll deduction. Under the Accelerated Life Insurance provision, you may receive up to 50 percent of your benefits while guaranteeing that the remainder will be paid to your beneficiaries. If you're qualified, you may receive non-smoker rates under the Optional Life Insurance plan. Smoker rates are also available. Inexpensive travel accident insurance is available though payroll deduction.
Additional coverage is available for crew members on shuttle missions.
If you separate from NASA for disability reasons, you have a conversion privilege or may receive free coverage for up to a year. You may convert your NEBA group policy to an individual policy with the insurance company that administers the NEBA plan. Under NEBA, you may sign up at any time by contacting your Local NEBA Representative . In some cases, additional medical records may be requested. Coverage will be continued with a transfer to another Federal agency 1.