Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to require that a member insured under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program be automatically issued a traumatic injury protection rider that will provide a payment of up to $100,000 per event if the member, while so insured, sustains a traumatic injury that results in: (1) a loss of sight, limbs, movement, speech, or hearing; (2) certain burns; or (3) a coma or the inability to carry out certain daily living activities. Provides coverage exceptions, including attempted suicide or self-inflicted injury, committing or attempting to commit a felony, being legally intoxicated, or willful misconduct. Provides specific payment amounts with respect to each type of injury or loss.
Requires the payment, while a member is serving on active or reserve duty, of premiums for such additional coverage.
Terminates such coverage upon separation from the Armed Forces.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3682)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3682-3683)
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