Wisconsin National Guard Medical Coverage for Injury, Illness and Death Benefits Incurred While on State Active Duty Covered by Workers Compensation: Wisconsin National Guard Service members serving on state active duty that are injured, become ill, become disabled or die in the line of duty are eligible for benefits and compensation under Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation laws. Workers’ compensation benefits will not be paid when similar benefits are provided under any federal law or regulation.
In addition, the beneficiaries of National Guard Service members who are accidentally killed in the line of duty will receive a $50,000 death benefit. Wisconsin Statute 102.475
Wisconsin National Guard State-Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI): SSLI offered through the Wisconsin National Guard Association is made up of several voluntary group life policies that are designed to help meet the needs of National Guard Service members and their Families. Every member of the Wisconsin National Guard is covered with $1,000 SSLI at no cost to the Service member.
Service members can continue this term life insurance coverage until age 70. Spouses must be under age 60 to be eligible, Children are covered until age 21 or age 26 (if a full-time student).
Key Benefits of SSLI:
- $10,000 no-cost coverage for new enlistees for one year
- Over $45,000 in coverage available through a combination of the SSLI plans
- Coverage available for Spouse and Children
- Coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- No War or aviation exclusion
- Premiums may be payroll deducted from drill pay
- No hazardous duty or civilian occupation restrictions.
Wisconsin National Guard Association State Sponsored Life Insurance Brochure
Wisconsin National Guard SSLI Enrollment Form
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