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Using your Military Future Insurability Rider

Keep yourself and your family protected after military service ends.

Schedule a call

Call 800-531-LIFE (5433)

For TTY devices, dial 711

Hours of operation

Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Note: Days and times may vary.

What’s the Military Future Insurability Rider?

The Military Future Insurability Rider, or MFIR, is a feature that comes with some USAA life insurance policies to help service members, their spouses and children.

It may help replace your SGLI coverage.‍ ‍ See note 1 When you or your spouse leaves the military, you can buy a separate life insurance policy regardless of your health status.

No new health exam

Your premium is based on the health rating you had when you bought your original policy.

Term or permanent policy options

Use the rider to buy coverage that fits your needs. You aren’t limited to the type of policy you already have.

Coverage for your whole family

Spouses and children with their own active policies may also qualify for this rider, depending on their coverage.

More coverage when you need it

It can replace some or all of the SGLI or FSGLI coverage you lose after separating.

You can buy coverage up to these limits:

  • Service members or Reservists: Up to double your base coverage with a max of $500,000
  • Spouses: Up to $100,000
  • Children: An additional child rider up to $25,000

Limits to using MFIR

Each stand-alone policy with MFIR has a one-time purchase of additional coverage as a separate term or permanent policy. You have to use the rider within a certain time after leaving the military.

  • Honorable separation or retirement: You have 360 days.
  • Medical retirement: You have up to 2 years and 240 days.

How to activate it

Steps to complete How to activate it

  1. Collect your records

    Request your DD214 form or other separation documents using the eVetRecs tool.‍ ‍ See note 2

  2. Upload documents

    Log on to usaa.com or the USAA Mobile App and send us your documents.

  3. Call a specialist

    We’ll help you choose the right amount of coverage and set up your new policy.

Schedule a call

Call 800-531-LIFE (5433)

For TTY devices, dial 711

Hours of operation

Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Note: Days and times may vary.

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Military future insurability rider FAQ

Yes. If you have your own policy with the rider before your spouse leaves the military, you can use it within 360 days of their separation or retirement.

To find out if it’s on your policy, review your coverage.

It may be called Military Protection Plus if it’s combined with other riders.‍ ‍,‍ ‍,‍ ‍

An MFIR expires after you use it on any of your policies. It also ends on the first policy anniversary after you turn 70.

If you convert your term policy to a permanent one before you activate your MFIR, you may lose it.

Talk to one of our specialists before making any changes to your policy.

Military future insurability rider FAQ

Yes. If you have your own policy with the rider before your spouse leaves the military, you can use it within 360 days of their separation or retirement.

To find out if it’s on your policy, review your coverage.

It may be called Military Protection Plus if it’s combined with other riders.‍ ‍,‍ ‍,‍ ‍

An MFIR expires after you use it on any of your policies. It also ends on the first policy anniversary after you turn 70.

If you convert your term policy to a permanent one before you activate your MFIR, you may lose it.

Talk to one of our specialists before making any changes to your policy.

Get support that extends beyond your service.

Make sure your family's protection continues when military service ends. We're here to help you use your rider so you and your loved ones stay covered.

Schedule a call

Call 800-531-LIFE (5433)

For TTY devices, dial 711

Hours of operation

Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Note: Days and times may vary.

Related footnotes:

  1. Increases in coverage more than two times the base policy face amount up to the current maximum Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) amount depends on your health and is subject to underwriting approval.

  2. You are leaving USAA and being directed to a third party site that is not maintained, owned or operated by USAA. USAA does not control and is not responsible for the site content or the privacy or security practices of third parties. You should read the third party's privacy and security policies and site terms, as their practices may differ from those of USAA.

Related footnotes:

  1. The opportunity to convert after the first year anniversary is subject to certain requirements and subject to an expiration date. Converting will increase your premium. Please review your policy.

  2. No Department of Defense or government agency endorsement.

  3. Life insurance and annuities provided by USAA Life Insurance Company, San Antonio, TX and in New York by USAA Life Insurance Company of New York, Highland Falls, NY. Each company has sole financial responsibility for its own products. Restrictions apply to availability of these products.

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