Insurance Program

State Sponsored Life Insurance

The State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI) program is available by payroll deduction from National Guard pay (Title 37, United States Code, Section 707), and is offered to all enlisted and officer members of the Iowa National Guard.  The program is comprised of a combination of several voluntary group life insurance policies sponsored by National Guard Association of Iowa (NGAIA).  SSLI is designed to meet the specific needs of our members.

The NGAIA is a member of the Militia Insurance Trust (MIT).  The Militia Insurance Trust is comprised of 14 National Guard Associations.

Every eligible member of the Iowa National Guard is covered with $1,000 SSLI at no cost to the member. This $1,000 benefit is provided through the Militia Insurance Trust’s Guardian Group Term Life Insurance Plan.

Key Benefits of the SSLI

1. Over $1,000,000 in coverage available for the Iowa National Guardsmen through a combination of the SSLI plans.
2. Coverage is available for your spouse and children.
3. Rates do not go up just because you separate from the National Guard –you can keep the coverage when you separate.
4. Coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
5. No War Exclusion – you are covered in combat.
6. No Aviation Exclusion – aviators are covered.
7. New Recruits are eligible for $10,000 SSLI coverage under the MIT Guardian Group Term Life Insurance Plan at no cost for the first year of service in the Iowa National Guard. Premiums are paid by your association. Enrollment must occur within 180 days of joining the Iowa National Guard.

Go to www.NGSSLI.com for more information including eligibility, benefits, rates, exclusions, limitations and renewal provisions. Enrollment form and brochure are also available to download, complete and mail to the Administrator.

Customer Service (for more information or to request a brochure):  Toll free 1-800-633-8333 or Kim Jenkins at kjenkins@ngssli.com or Eve Tourtellotte at eve@ngssli.com

Schedule a SSLI Benefit Briefing: Contact Mark Wilson at mwilson@ngssli.com

The USBA and  Militia Guardian Group Term Life Insurance plans are underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company, 51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010 on Policy Form GMR .  NEW YORK LIFE and the NEW YORK LIFE Box Logo are trademarks of New York Life Insurance Company.

The MBA SSLI Level to Age 50 Group Life plan is underwritten by MetLife.