VA life insurance 
VA life insurance can offer financial security for Veterans, service members, and their spouses and dependent children. Explore your options, manage your policy, and file claims to get the insurance benefits you've earned. 

On this page 
Get VA life insurance Manage your policy and benefits More information and resources 

Get VA life insurance 
About VA insurance options and eligibilityFind out which life insurance plans you may qualify for and the benefits you ll receive with each plan. Benefits for totally disabled or terminally ill policyholdersFind out if you can get your insurance premium waived or receive your benefits early in certain situations. Beneficiary financial counseling and online will preparationIf you're enrolled in a VA life insurance plan, find out if you can get free financial planning and online will preparation services. 

Manage your policy and benefits 
Access your policy onlineFind out how to check your policy's status, update your information, or pay your premium online. Update your beneficiariesKeep the information up to date about who you want to receive your insurance proceeds. This will make it easier for your family members to file a claim in their time of need. File a claim for insurance benefitsFind out how to claim VA life insurance benefits under your policy. Check your appeal statusTrack the status of your life insurance appeal. Convert to a commercial policyFind out when and how you can convert your VA life insurance to a commercial policy. File a TSGLI appeal VA Form SGLV 8600A If you've received a denial letter for Traumatic Injury Protection Life Insurance benefits that instructs you to use this form, file your appeal by the date provided in your letter. Enroll in VGLI Auto PaySign up to pay your Veterans' Group Life Insurance premium automatically from your bank account. Search for unclaimed insurance fundsIf you think we may owe you funds from a VA insurance policy , search our unclaimed funds records

user: Hello, I am here to learn more about the life insurance for veterans.

assistant: Of course. The VA life insurance can offer financial security for Veterans, service members, and their spouses and dependent children. On our page you can explore your options, manage your policy, and file claims to get the insurance benefits you've earned.

assistant: Would you like to learn about the services our page offers?

user: Sure, go ahead.

assistant: On our page you can get VA life insurance, manage your policy and benefits, or find more information and resources.

user: Do you also offer details about the different insurance options?

assistant: Yes, you can find out which life insurance plans you may qualify for and the benefits you'll receive with each plan.

user: Alright. What if I need more in-depth information?

assistant: Would you like to know how much life insurance you may need?

user: Well, yes.

assistant: In that case you can use our life insurance needs calculator and VGLI comparison questionnaire to help decide how much life insurance you need.

user: That's practical. Do you also offer information about difficult medical conditions?

assistant: Of course. You can find out which medical conditions may make it hard for you to get private life insurance after you separate from service, and what to do to make sure you have coverage.