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[USC02] 38 USC 1967: Persons insured; amount
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38 USC 1967: Persons insured; amount Text contains those laws in effect on March 31, 2020
(A) In the case of any member of a uniformed service on active duty (other than active duty for training)-
(C) In the case of any member of the Ready Reserve of a uniformed service who meets the qualifications set forth in subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 1965(5) of this title-
(D) In the case of a member who elects under paragraph (2)(A) not to be insured under this section, or who elects under subparagraph (B) to be insured for an amount less than the maximum amount provided under subparagraph (A), and who is deployed to a combat theater of operations 1 the member-
(ii) upon the end of such deployment-
(b) Any member (other than one who has elected not to be insured under this subchapter for the period or periods of duty involved)-
(d) Whenever a member has the opportunity to make an election under subsection (a) not to be insured under this subchapter, or to be insured under this subchapter in an amount less than the maximum amount in effect under paragraph (3)(A)(i) of that subsection, and at such other times periodically thereafter as the Secretary concerned considers appropriate, the Secretary concerned shall furnish to the member general information concerning life insurance. Such information shall include-
(2) In the case of a member who is married and who is insured under this section and whose spouse is designated as a beneficiary of the member under this subchapter, whenever the member makes an election under subsection (a)(3)(B) for insurance of the member in an amount that is less than the maximum amount provided under subsection (a)(3)(A)(i), the Secretary concerned shall notify the member's spouse, in writing, of that election-
(Added Pub. L. 89–214, §1(a), Sept. 29, 1965, 79 Stat. 881 , §767; amended Pub. L. 91–291, §2, June 25, 1970, 84 Stat. 327 ; Pub. L. 93–289, §4, May 24, 1974, 88 Stat. 166 ; Pub. L. 97–66, title IV, §401(a), Oct. 17, 1981, 95 Stat. 1030 ; Pub. L. 99–166, title IV, §401(a), Dec. 3, 1985, 99 Stat. 956 ; Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, §701(37), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3293 ; Pub. L. 102–25, title III, §336(a), Apr. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 89 ; renumbered §1967 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, §§4(b)(1), (2)(E), 5(a), (c)(1), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 404–406 ; Pub. L. 102–568, title II, §201, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4324 ; Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title XI, §1175(a), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1768 ; Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title VI, §651(b), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2792 ; Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title VI, §646, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 369 ; Pub. L. 104–275, title IV, §§402(b), 404, 405(b)(1)(A), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3337 , 3339; Pub. L. 106–419, title III, §§312(a), 313(b), Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1854 , 1855; Pub. L. 107–14, §4(b), June 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 26 ; Pub. L. 109–13, div. A, title I, §1012(a)–(c)(1), (d), (f), May 11, 2005, 119 Stat. 244–246 ; Pub. L. 109–80, §§2, 3(a), 4, 5(a), Sept. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2045 , 2046; Pub. L. 110–389, title IV, §403(a)(1), (2)(A), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4174 ; Pub. L. 111–275, title X, §1001(d)(1), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2896 ; Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title VI, §642, Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1783 ; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VI, §625, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1801 .)
2018-Subsec. (a)(3)(A). Pub. L. 115–232, §625(1), substituted "subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D)" for "subparagraphs (B) and (C)" in introductory provisions.
2013-Subsec. (a)(1)(A)(ii), (C)(ii). Pub. L. 112–239 inserted "(other than a dependent who is also a member of a uniformed service and, because of such membership, is automatically insured under this paragraph)" after "insurable dependent of the member".
2010-Subsec. (a)(3)(B). Pub. L. 111–275 substituted "spouse," for "spouse,,".
2008-Subsec. (a)(1)(C), (5)(C). Pub. L. 110–389 substituted "subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 1965(5) of this title" for "section 1965(5)(B) of this title".
2005-Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 109–13, §1012(d), which directed insertion of ", except with respect to insurance provided under paragraph (3)(A)(i)(III)" before period at end, was repealed by Pub. L. 109–80, §2. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2005 Amendments note below.
Pub. L. 109–13, §1012(a)(1), which directed the addition of cl. (i) and the striking of former cl. (i), was repealed by Pub. L. 109–80, §2. See Effective and Termination Dates of 2005 Amendments note below. The cl. (i) added by Pub. L. 109–13 read as follows: "In the case of a member-
"(4) While a member is serving in an operation or area designated as described in paragraph (1), the cost of insurance of the member under this subchapter that is attributable to $150,000 of insurance coverage shall, at the election of the Secretary concerned-
2001-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–14, §4(b)(1), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) read as follows: "Any policy of insurance purchased by the Secretary under section 1966 of this title shall automatically insure against death-
2000-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–419, §313(b), substituted "subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 1965(5) of this title" for "section 1965(5)(B) of this title" in par. (2) and concluding provisions.
1996-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–275, §405(b)(1)(A), substituted "Servicemembers' Group" for "Servicemen's Group" in concluding provisions.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 104–275, §§402(b)(2), 404, added subsec. (d) and struck out former subsec. (d) which read as follows: "Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any member who on May 1, 1991 is a member of the Retired Reserve of a uniformed service (or who upon application would be eligible for assignment to the Retired Reserve of a uniformed service) may obtain increased insurance coverage in the amount of $100,000 or any lesser amount evenly divisible by $10,000 if-
"(1) the member-
1994-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–337, §651(b)(4), inserted "or the first day a member of the Reserves meets the qualifications of section 1965(5)(D) of this title," after "section 1965(5)(C) of this title," in second sentence.
1993-Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 103–160 added subsec. (f).
1991-Pub. L. 102–83, §5(a), renumbered section 767 of this title as this section.
1986-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–576, §701(37)(A), substituted "such member" for "him", "such member" for "he" in three places, and "such member's" for "his".
1985-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–166, §401(a)(1), increased the amount of insurance to $50,000 from $35,000 and substituted "an amount less than $50,000 that is evenly divisible by $10,000" for "the amount of $30,000, $25,000, $20,000, $15,000, $10,000, or $5,000".
1981-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–66, §401(a)(1), substituted "in the amount of $35,000 unless such member elects in writing (A) not to be insured under this subchapter, or (B) to be insured in the amount of $30,000, $25,000, $20,000, $15,000, $10,000, or $5,000" for "in the amount of $20,000 unless such member elects in writing (A) not to be insured under this subchapter, or (B) to be insured in the amount of $15,000, $10,000, or $5,000".
1974-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 93–289, §4(1), authorized insurance for any member of Ready Reserve who meets qualifications set forth in section 765(5)(B) of this title, and any member assigned to, or who upon application would be eligible for assignment to, the Retired Reserve who meets the qualifications set forth in section 765(5)(C) of this title, increased the amount of insurance from $15,000 to $20,000, permitted a member to elect to be insured for $15,000, and prescribed the effective dates of insurance for members of the Ready Reserve and members of the Reserves, whether or not assigned to the Retired Reserves.
1970-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–291 increased from $10,000 to $15,000 maximum amount of insurance authorized for members of uniformed services and inserted references to active duty for training and inactive duty training scheduled in advance by competent authority.
Pub. L. 110–389, title IV, §403(e)(1), Oct. 10, 2008, 122 Stat. 4174 , provided that: "The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section and section 1969 of this title] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 10, 2008]."
Pub. L. 109–80, §2, Sept. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2045 , provided that: "Effective as of August 31, 2005, section 1012 of division A of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005 (Public Law 109–13; 119 Stat. 244) [amending this section and sections 1969, 1970, and 1977 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under this section], including the amendments made by that section, are repealed, and sections 1967, 1969, 1970, and 1977 of title 38, United States Code, shall be applied as if that section had not been enacted."
Pub. L. 109–80, §3(c), Sept. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2046 , provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 1977 of this title] shall take effect as of September 1, 2005, and shall apply with respect to deaths occurring on or after that date."
Pub. L. 109–80, §4, Sept. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2046 , provided that the amendment made by that section is effective Sept. 1, 2005.
Pub. L. 109–80, §5(b), Sept. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2047 , provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as of September 1, 2005."
Pub. L. 109–77, §115, Sept. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2040 , provided that: "The provisions of, and amendments made by, sections 1011, 1012, 1013, 1023, and 1026 of Public Law 109–13 [amending this section, sections 1969, 1970, and 1977 of this title, section 1478 of Title 10, Armed Forces, and section 411h of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, section 1478 of Title 10, and section 411h of Title 37] shall continue in effect, notwithstanding the fiscal year limitation in section 1011 [119 Stat. 244] and the provisions of sections 1012(i), 1013(e), 1023(c), and 1026(e) of that Public Law [enacting provisions set out as notes under this section, section 1478 of Title 10, and section 411h of Title 37], through the earlier of: (1) the date specified in section 106(3) of this joint resolution [Dec. 31, 2005]; or (2) with respect to any such section of Public Law 109–13, the date of the enactment into law of legislation that supersedes the provisions of, or the amendments made by, that section."
Pub. L. 109–13, div. A, title I, §1012(h), (i), May 11, 2005, 119 Stat. 246 , which provided that section 1012 of Pub. L. 109–13, amending this section and sections 1969, 1970, and 1977 of this title, would take effect on the first day of the first month that began more than 90 days after May 11, 2005, and would terminate on Sept. 30, 2005, and that provisions of such sections as in effect on the day before May 11, 2005, would be revived, was repealed by Pub. L. 109–80, §2, Sept. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2045 , effective Aug. 31, 2005.
Pub. L. 107–14, §5, June 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 30 , provided that:
"(a) Applicability of Increase in Benefit.-Notwithstanding subsection (c) of section 312 of the Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–419; 114 Stat. 1854) [set out as a note below], the amendments made by subsection (a) of that section [amending this section] shall take effect on October 1, 2000, with respect to any member of the uniformed services who died in the performance of duty (as determined by the Secretary concerned) during the period beginning on October 1, 2000, and ending at the close of March 31, 2001, and who on the date of death was insured under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program under subchapter III of chapter 19 of title 38, United States Code, for the maximum coverage available under that program.
Pub. L. 106–419, title III, §312(c), Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1854 , provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 1977 of this title] shall take effect on the first day of the first month that begins more than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 1, 2000]."
Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title VI, §646, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 369 , provided that the amendments made by that section are effective Apr. 1, 1996.
Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title XI, §1175(b), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1768 , provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to amendments to chapter 19 of title 38, United States Code, that take effect after November 29, 1992."
Pub. L. 102–25, title III, §336(c)(1), Apr. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 90 , provided that: "The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect to deaths on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Apr. 6, 1991]."
Pub. L. 99–166, title IV, §401(c), Dec. 3, 1985, 99 Stat. 957 , as amended by Pub. L. 99–227, §3, Dec. 28, 1985, 99 Stat. 1745 , provided that:
"(2) The amendment made by subsection (a)(1)(A) [amending this section] shall be deemed to have taken effect on December 12, 1985, with respect to members who-
Pub. L. 93–289, §12(3), May 24, 1974, 88 Stat. 173 , provided that: "The amendments increasing the maximum amount of Servicemen's Group Life Insurance shall become effective upon the date of enactment of this Act [May 24, 1974]."
Pub. L. 103–139, title VIII, §8134, Nov. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 1471 , required Secretary of Defense to pay death gratuity to each beneficiary under Servicemen's Group Life Insurance policy in case of each deceased member of uniformed services who died on or after Oct. 29, 1992, and before Dec. 1, 1992, and whose death was in performance of duty.