If the deceased was a military veteran or federal employee receiving benefits, contact the relevant agency to register the death and cancel payments.

Additionally, review if the deceased has any outstanding claims or payments, they will helpful when settling the Estate.

Types of insurance claims to be filed include, but are not limited to:

• Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI)


• Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)


• Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI)


• SGLI Traumatic Injury (TSGLI)

Different forms are needed for different types of claims, so review the links below for more information.

Regardless the type of claim, items that will be required include but are not limited to:

• Name


• Plan ID Number (Military and Federal Employees)


• Death Certificate