What Happens to Your VGLI (Veterans' Group Life Insurance) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Coverage
Up to $500,000
Type
Post-separation life insurance
Contact
1-800-419-1473
Step-by-Step Guide
File VGLI death claim
Contact the Office of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance at 1-800-419-1473 to file a death claim for VGLI coverage.
Submit required documentation
Provide the death certificate, policy number, and beneficiary identification to process the claim.
Document Now Checklist
- VGLI policy number
- Coverage amount
- Designated beneficiaries
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with VGLI (Veterans' Group Life Insurance). This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
Social Security
Social Security must be notified of death immediately. Benefits paid after death must be returned. Survivor benefits may be available.
IRS / Tax Returns
A final individual tax return must be filed for the year of death. Estates over $13.61M may owe federal estate tax.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans are entitled to burial benefits, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate — all at no cost.
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