HR 2843 · 104th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans' Insurance Reform Act of 1995

Introduced 1996-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.R.3373.(1996-05-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans' Insurance Reform Act of 1995 - Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to terminate an individual's coverage under the Servicemen's Group Life Insurance (SGLI) if such individual does not pay the required premiums within 60 days after their due date. Requires written notification of such termination. Vacates such termination if such individual, before the effective date of such termination (60 days after notification), remits all past due amounts and demonstrates to the Secretary's satisfaction that the failure to make timely payments was justifiable. Increases from $100,000 to $200,000 the maximum automatic coverage for individuals under the SGLI. Requires specified information to be provided to SGLI holders. Redesignates SGLI as Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance. Merges into SGLI those individuals currently covered under the Retired SGLI program. Revises provisions concerning duration and termination of coverage and premiums with respect to such newly-covered individuals. Allows SGLI policies to be converted, upon the completion of miitary duty or travel, to a commercial life insurance policy with a participating company selected by the individu…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans