Before making the transition from military service, it’s important to arrange life insurance for you and your family.
Before making a transition from military service, you may want to ensure the peace of mind and the financial security that come from knowing that your family is protected, no matter what happens. VA provides several low-cost life insurance options. The following is a summary of veterans life insurance and what you need to know:
Current VA Life Insurance Programs
For current life insurance programs offered by the VA, check out our detailed pages describing each:
Previous VA Life Insurance Programs
Through the years, the VA has run several life insurance programs. If you or a loved one wants more information about these programs, visit the VA’s Insurance page.
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Program |
Beginning Date |
Ending Date for New Issues |
Policy Letter Prefix |
|
U.S. Government (USGLI) |
May 1919 |
April 24, 1951 |
K |
|
National Service (NSLI) |
Oct. 8, 1940 |
April 24, 1951 |
V, H |
|
Veterans Special (VSLI) |
April 25, 1951 |
Dec. 31, 1956 |
RS, W |
|
Veterans’ Reopened (VRI) |
May 1, 1965 |
May 2, 1966 |
J, JR, JS |
— Additional reporting by Jim Absher
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Production mix shifting toward USA might help margins if metals stay firm.
I like the balance sheet here—less leverage than peers.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Silver leverage is strong here; beta cuts both ways though.
Silver leverage is strong here; beta cuts both ways though.
Silver leverage is strong here; beta cuts both ways though.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Silver leverage is strong here; beta cuts both ways though.
I like the balance sheet here—less leverage than peers.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
If AISC keeps dropping, this becomes investable for me.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
I like the balance sheet here—less leverage than peers.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Exploration results look promising, but permitting will be the key risk.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Interesting update on Veterans Life Insurance Overview. Curious how the grades will trend next quarter.
Production mix shifting toward USA might help margins if metals stay firm.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
If AISC keeps dropping, this becomes investable for me.
I like the balance sheet here—less leverage than peers.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
If AISC keeps dropping, this becomes investable for me.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Silver leverage is strong here; beta cuts both ways though.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
If AISC keeps dropping, this becomes investable for me.
Uranium names keep pushing higher—supply still tight into 2026.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Exploration results look promising, but permitting will be the key risk.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
I like the balance sheet here—less leverage than peers.
Production mix shifting toward USA might help margins if metals stay firm.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Production mix shifting toward USA might help margins if metals stay firm.