RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00179

	 	COUNSEL:  NONE

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be reimbursed for the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) premiums deducted from her pay.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She declined participation in December 2001; however, it was never updated in the system.  She did not discover this until October 2002, at which time she again completed the necessary declination paperwork.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of technical sergeant.
 
On 5 June 2001, Public Law 107-14 established the FSGLI program that was implemented on 1 November 2001, making it possible for servicemembers to provide up to $100,000 coverage for their spouse and $10,000 coverage for their dependent children through the Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance.  The coverage, by law, was automatic unless the member declined the coverage.

On 11 October 2002, the applicant completed an SGLV 8286A, electing to decline FSGLI coverage for her spouse.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPW recommends the application be denied due to a lack of sufficient evidence to support the claim.  On 18 February 2003, ARPC/DPS sent a letter to the applicant requesting additional information; however, the applicant did not respond.

The AFPC/DPW evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 16 May 2003 for review and response within 30 days.  However, as of this date, this office has received no response.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.	The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.	The application was timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  Public Law 107-14 established the FSGLI program that was implemented on 1 November 2001, making it possible for servicemembers to provide up to $100,000 coverage for their spouse and $10,000 coverage for their dependent children through the Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance.  The coverage, by law, was automatic for all members of the Armed Forces who had a spouse and/or children, unless the member declined coverage.  Members who did not desire coverage had to complete an election declining coverage during the month of November 2001.  No evidence has been submitted showing that the applicant declined coverage during the month of November 2001.  The applicant contends that she declined participation in December 2001; however, her records do not reflect her declination.  We therefore agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that no basis exists to reimburse the premiums withheld.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
 
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003-00179 in Executive Session on 25 July 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Jan 03, w/atch.
  	Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 8 May 03, w/atchs.
  	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 May 03.