Opportunity
Federal Register #2900-0011
VA seeks public comment on information collection for reinstatement of lapsed veterans' life insurance policies
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
2900-0011
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on its information collection process for reinstating lapsed government life insurance policies and Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife). - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - Purpose: - Request for public comment on information collection forms used by veterans to reinstate lapsed life insurance policies - Applies to policies lapsed for more than six months - Scope: - Estimated 3,000 respondents annually - Average burden: 22.5 minutes per respondent - Total annual burden: 1,125 hours - No OEMs or vendors involved; this is not a procurement for goods or services - No products or services requested - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act - Focused on regulatory information collection, not acquisition
Description
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on the proposed collection of information related to the reinstatement of life insurance policies that have lapsed for more than six months. This collection is part of the VA's compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and involves forms used by veterans requesting reinstatement of their lapsed life insurance policies. The estimated annual burden is 1,125 hours with an average of 22.5 minutes per respondent. Comments are due by August 17, 2026.