RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-02018
						(Case 2)

		INDEX CODE: 128.14

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be reimbursed in the amount of $221.00 for premiums paid on her Family Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (FSGLI).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She and her husband are active duty officers.  They knew about FSGLI and knew a declination needed to be made.  Her spouse spoke with the Chief of Finance at Keesler AFB and asked if it applied to them as military spouses.  He advised them it did not and it did not reflect on their LES.  Her spouse signed a declination statement in February 2003 and she on 14 March 2003.  When she received her March LES, it reflected a stipend overpayment debt of $208 and a $13 discretionary allotment for the FSGLI.

In support of her request, the applicant submits a personal statement.  Applicant’s submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of major, with an effective date and date of rank of 1 September 1999.

Public Law 107-14, Veterans’ Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001 was passed on 5 June 2001 and approved by the President.  The law expanded the Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program to establish coverage for spouses and children in the event of their death.  The coverage, by law, was automatic for all members of the Armed Forces who had a spouse or child(ren), unless the member declined coverage.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPW recommends the application be denied.  DPW states that, on 16 July 2003, the applicant was notified that they were unable to process her request without additional documentation.  DPW requested the applicant provide a copy of her SGLV 8286A, Family Coverage Election Certificate, declining coverage and any documentation to support her claim.  Applicant did not respond or provide the additional information needed to sufficiently evaluate her claim.  The HQ AFPC/DPW evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26 September 2003 for review and response.  As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit C).
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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.  We note that the applicant has not responded to HQ AFPC/DPW’s request for additional information in order to sufficiently evaluate her claim.  Absent such evidence, it is our opinion that no basis exists to reimburse the premiums withheld.  Therefore, the applicant’s request is not favorably considered.
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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 this application in Executive Session on 2 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered for AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-02018:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Apr 03, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 22 Sep 03, w/atch.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Sep 03.