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Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance Program (VGTLI)

The Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance Program (VGTLI) is designed to provide life insurance benefits in addition to the university-provided Group Term Life Insurance benefit described in your Benefit Overview booklet. The VGTL program offers you the flexibility to change your level of coverage as your needs change, and provides protection for your spouse and children at group rates.

If you are unsure whether or not you are eligible for this benefit, go to Benefit Eligibility.

 

Are my dependents, spouse, or partner eligible for this benefit?

You can choose Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents.
 

How/when can I sign up?

Eligible employees may enroll upon transfer to/employment in an eligible appointment, or during special enrollment periods (not annually) by completing the VGTLI Application form. You may enroll at any other time with Evidence of Insurability.

 

 

Will this affect my taxes?

No - premiums for life insurance are taken from your paycheck after taxes.
 

When can I change my benefit elections?

 

You may enroll within 31 days of a qualifying status change transfer to/employment in an eligible appointment by completing the VGTLI Application form. You may enroll at any other time with Evidence of Insurability.
 

Who do I contact about claims?

 

 

Have there been any recent changes to this benefit?

No.

 

What would cause this benefit coverage to end?

Enrollment will cease:
  • When you transfer to an ineligible appointment, terminate employment, or retire
  • With 30-day written notice to the Office of Human Resources, Customer Service Center
  • When your dependent no longer meets eligibility requirement

 

Who do I call for more information about this benefit?

Office of Human Resources Customer Service Center (enrollment and eligibility verification, forms, plan booklets)

Anthem Life Insurance Company

 

Publications and Forms

Find Benefit publications on the "Publications" page and related forms on the "Forms" Web page.

 

This information is intended to be a summary of plan provisions. For additional information, refer to plan booklets available online and through the Office of Human Resources Customer Service Center.

 
 
Life Events
The Life Event Web site provides you with information to consider when major life changes like retirement, marriage, or termination of employment occur. Each page lists your options, tells you who to consult with questions, links you to forms and publications, describes how to make changes to your benefits, and more.

 
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