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Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Whole life insurance for eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities.

TexasVeterans Benefits and ClaimsNationwide federal insurance benefit available to eligible applicants in all assigned West Texas counties.

How to get help

Apply and check eligibility online through VA.gov. The first premium payment is required to complete enrollment. Full coverage begins two years after application if required premiums are paid; if the insured dies during that period, VA describes a return of premiums plus interest to beneficiaries.

Who this service helps

Veterans age 80 or younger may apply if they have a VA service-connected disability rating, including a zero percent rating. VA publishes a limited special rule for some veterans age 81 or older who apply within two years after receiving a new service-connected disability rating for a condition filed before age 81.

Where this service is available

Service area: Nationwide federal insurance benefit available to eligible applicants in all assigned West Texas counties.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

Location and contact

Visit the organization website

Source and verification

Source: Public-source listing

Cost / fees

Applicants select coverage in $10,000 increments up to $40,000. Premiums depend on age at application and coverage selected and remain fixed while the policy is maintained. VA states that premiums cannot be waived and policy loans are not available.

About this service

Veterans Affairs Life Insurance is a whole life insurance program offering eligible veterans coverage in $10,000 increments up to the program maximum. The policy begins accumulating cash value after the initial two-year period described by VA.

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