Federal Register #2026-20029

VA Requests Public Comment on FSGLI Spouse Coverage Election Form

The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting public comment on an information collection for Family Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) spouse coverage elections. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). - Purpose: The notice concerns extending the approved collection for Form SGLV 8286A, the FSGLI Spouse Coverage Election and Certification Form (OMB Control No. 2900-0938); it is not a procurement solicitation. - Form use: Service members and spouses may use the form to elect, increase, decrease, or decline spousal coverage when the service member cannot access the online enrollment system. - Estimated burden: 1,600 respondents, 267 annual burden hours, and about 10 minutes per response; response frequency is one time. - Named insurer: The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential) is identified as the SGLI program’s primary insurer and may underwrite certain coverage requests. No products or services are being purchased.

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The Veterans Benefits Administration is seeking public comment on an extension of an approved information collection concerning the Family Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) spouse coverage election and certification form, SGLV 8286A. The form allows Service Members and their spouses to elect, increase, decrease, or decline spousal coverage when the member cannot use the online enrollment system. Comments are due by November 30, 2026. The notice estimates an annual burden of 267 hours from 1,600 respondents.

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