| Insurance Program The State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI) program administered by NGASD is available to all South Dakota Guardsmen. It is Group Term Life Insurance and supplements the SGLI program. This insurance program was started by NGASD over 30 years ago and covered South Dakota Guardsmen long before the US Government allowed Guardsmen to participate in SGLI program. It is what was formerly referred to as "Vulcan" insurance, now underwritten by American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co of Des Moines, IA. Administered by CW4 (Ret) Jim McEwen.
Key Benefits
- Coverage available for both the Guardsman and the family (Guardsman must be insured before family can be covered)
- Payroll Deductible (Please note if you are AGR as that is a separate payroll system)
- Pays within 24 hours of notification of a claim
- There are NO exclusions and you (and family members, if insured) are covered 24/7, regardless of location
- Belongs to the Soldiers and Airmen of the South Dakota Army and Air National Guard
- $10,000 coverage free for first year for new Guardsmen (see below)
- Coverage can be retained after leaving the Guard, to age 65, With same Coverage and Premium
- Coverage can be converted after age 65 to an Individual Whole Life Plan, regardless of health
Standard Application Form
For Current Guard Members Click Here for Rates and Application Form This is a writable form which can be filled out on your PC, printed and mailed to our office. Signature is REQUIRED on Application and DD Form 2558 for payroll Deduction.
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