If you are a service member who meets certain criteria you will automatically be signed up.  If not, there are ways to find if you are eligible.
Are you an active service member at this time?
I have never served in the military.
Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.
How can I find other ways that I may be eligible for SGLI?
You may be able to get full-time SGLI coverage if one one of these descriptors apply to you:  if you are an active-duty service member; if you are a commissioned member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NAOO or the US Public Health Service; if you are a cadet or midshipman of the US military academies; if you are a member, a cadet, or a midshipman of the ROTC engaged in authorized training and practice cruises; of you are a member of the Ready Reserve or National Guard assigned to a unit, and scheduled to perform at least 12 periods of inactive training per year;  if you are a volunteer in an Individual Ready Reserve IRR mobilization category; or if you are in nonpay status with the Ready Reserve or National Guard.
Well can I get life insurance? Would I be eligible for something like that?
There are different life insurance plans for Veterans, service members, and family members.
Please also note that if you are on a tour of duty that is ending soon, you will need to make sure your coverage is updated so that it doesn't lapse.
Oh, that doesn't apply to me, but thanks for letting me know.
Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.
I am a service member but not ending a tour of duty. Which life insurance option should I choose?
Servicemembers Group Life Insurance SGLI would be the right choice for you.
My friend is a Veteran who was injured and he wants to know if there are any special insurances that he qualifies for. He needs to get his house updated with ramps and lower counters.