https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-mandatory-is-sgli <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’m tracking that it is not mandatory, but my unit is adamant that I need documentation from HRC stating that I opt out of it. MilConnect helpline said that there’s no need for documentation. I’ve been getting asked every week by my chain about why I’m still red on SGLI for months now. Sun, 22 Mar 2020 08:04:54 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-mandatory-is-sgli <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’m tracking that it is not mandatory, but my unit is adamant that I need documentation from HRC stating that I opt out of it. MilConnect helpline said that there’s no need for documentation. I’ve been getting asked every week by my chain about why I’m still red on SGLI for months now. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 22 Mar 2020 08:04:54 -0400 2020-03-22T08:04:54-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-mandatory-is-sgli?n=5687820&urlhash=5687820 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You need to fill out a form saying you decline it annually or the default is you get signed up for it again.<br /><br />You&#39;re not red because you dont have it, you&#39;re red because they don&#39;t have the documents uploaded. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 22 Mar 2020 08:27:15 -0400 2020-03-22T08:27:15-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-mandatory-is-sgli?n=5688420&urlhash=5688420 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why would you decline SGLI? It&#39;s an outstanding deal SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:39:59 -0400 2020-03-22T10:39:59-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-mandatory-is-sgli?n=5689448&urlhash=5689448 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are married, then you are being silly! SGM Bill Frazer Sun, 22 Mar 2020 14:59:19 -0400 2020-03-22T14:59:19-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-mandatory-is-sgli?n=5689878&urlhash=5689878 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Had a Soldier decline it.<br />He was alienated from his family, and had no spouse. P<br />Died during a training jump. As I recall, the alienated parents&#39; biggest concern was where&#39;s the $. <br />Also heard of stories where Soldier gets married, leaves his mother as the beneficiary, and spouse get that bad news, and vice versa.<br />Based on this responses, it is evident leaders believe Soldiers should have it, which is understandable.<br />However, it is the Soldier&#39;s decision, and once declined, I don&#39;t see the need for monthly queries.<br />Counsel the Soldier on the options. Suggest the Soldier request SGLI if the Soldier gets married, or otherwise wants someone to be a beneficiary, and detail the process. No need to pressure the Soldier. 1SG Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 22 Mar 2020 16:56:15 -0400 2020-03-22T16:56:15-04:00 2020-03-22T08:04:54-04:00