Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)

Key FEGLI Facts

• You may decrease FEGLI coverage at any time
• To make a change to FEGLI coverage you must complete an SF 2817, Life Insurance Election form – it cannot be done using Employee Express
• The government pays about 1/3 of the cost of your premiums for Basic coverage
• You pay the full cost for all Optional insurance coverage
• FEGLI is term insurance; it has no cash or paid up value; you cannot borrow from FEGLI insurance

Helpful links

• FEGLI Homepage
• FEGLI Program Booklet (FE 76-21)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• SF 2817 — Life Insurance Election form
• FEGLI Calculator
• Premiums
• Retirement & FEGLI
• How to Designate a Beneficiary
• Glossary of Terms
• Life Insurance Handbook

Videos

• Will I lose my Federal life insurance coverage when I retire?
• Can I make a changes to my Federal life insurance once I retire?
• When I turn 65, will I automatically lose my Federal life insurance coverage?

Questions?
Contact your Benefits Specialist for assistance

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