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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS .
SEP 1 6 1998
IN THE MATTER OF:
DOCKET NUMBER: 97-03159
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REOUESTS THAT:
She be reimbursed Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
premiums since 1 April 1996.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
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The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Section 646, Public Law 104-106, 10 February 1996, increased the
automatic level of SGLI coverage from $100,000 to $ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 and
repealed the optional additional $100,000 of insurance.
Implementation Guidance, dated 7 March 1996, stipulated that
members eligible for SGLI under section 1967 (a) ( 1 ) - ( 2 ) of title
38 United States Code, on 31 March 1996 with continued
eligibility on 1 April 1996, would have their SGLI increased to
$ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 effective 1 April 1996, regardless of any prior
election. Member's with less than $200,000 coverage applicable
in March 1996, could avoid any higher premiums provided they
completed a new SGLI 8 2 8 6 in April 1996 to retain their
previously elected coverage.
AIR STAFF EVALUATION:
The Chief, Casualty Services Operations, AFPC/DPWCS, reviewed
this application and indicated that all available means (base
newspapers, personal contact, base bulletins, Air Force News
Radio, commander calls, mid-month March pay statement, etc.,)
were used to inform the military community of these changes.
Members who failed to complete the appropriate documentation to
retain the coverage they had prior to 1 April 1996, in accordance
with public law were covered for $ 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 .
The Office of SGLI
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was obligated to make payment of these proceeds to beneficiaries
determined by law had these individuals died. On 1 April 1 9 9 6 ,
the United States Government incurred a debt for all member's
receiving the increased benefit of $200,000 coverage.
The
authority to waive or terminate retroactively this coverage rests
outside the Department of Defense channel. The, Department of
Veterans Affairs in coordination with its insurance providers
would have to grant such authorization. Based on the above, they
recommend denial of the application.
A complete copy of the Air Staff evaluation is attached at
Exhibit C.
APPLICAN T I S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 13 Apr 1 9 9 8 , for review and response within 30 days.
However, as of this date, no response has been received by this
off ice.
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing
law or regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3 . Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of probable injustice. After thorough
evaluation of the application submitted, we find that the
applicant was not provided sufficient time in order to make an
election under SGLI prior to the effective date of the change,
1 April 1 9 9 6 .
Therefore, we believe that the record should be
corrected to show that the applicant filed a new election, SGLI
8286, on 1 April 1 9 9 6 .
This correction will provide the
applicant reimbursement of any moneys taken from her pay from
1 April 1 9 9 6 until the time in which she made her decision
concerning coverage under SGLI.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
and Certificate, SGLI - 8286, on 1 April 1 9 9 6 .
tment of the Air Force
be corrected to show
fe Insurance Election
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The following members of t,,e Board considered these applications
in Executive Session on 20 August 1998, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr, Charles E. Bennett, Pahel Chair
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Member
(without vote )
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated, 2 Sep 96,w/atchs.
Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit B.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPWCS, dated 27 Mar 98.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 13 Apr 98.
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CHARLES E. BENNETT
Panel Chair
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Office of the Assistant Secretary
AFBCMR 97-03 159
SEP 1 6 1998
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for
Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States
Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:
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ected to show she filed a Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance
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Director
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