Health and well-being member benefits
Take charge of your wellness! With health and well-being member benefits, you have access to a variety of plans and discounts that can help promote your health.
Our history
1947
1947
AFBA was born in the basement of the Pentagon to solve a critical need in support of military members when commercial companies would not pay life insurance benefits if a servicemember died in combat. With the support of General of the Army, Dwight D. Eisenhower, our noble mission was born and grew.
1967
1967
Coverage was extended to retirees and separatees, dependents, and enlisted personnel to provide protection to even more military families.
1996
1996
In 1996, our wholly owned affiliate 5Star Life Insurance Company was established to provide AFBA members coverage tailored to the unique needs of service life. Since then, 5Star Life has grown and evolved into other segments including the employer group and worksite benefits markets.
2001
2001
After 9/11, AFBA realized that serving, defending, and protecting our country extended beyond the military and began offering membership to first responders.
2002
2002
AFBA began to partner with state associations to offer membership to the National Guard through the State Sponsored Life Insurance program.
2004
2004
Charles C. Blanton Family Survivor College Scholarship is established for families of eligible fallen members.
2012
2012
Began partnering with the First Responder Task Force to bring member benefits to our nation’s first responders. The Task Force serves as our “boots on the ground” and has served more than 7,000 agencies.
Today
Today
We serve 920,000 members and their families and have paid over $2 billion in survivor benefits in every military conflict since the Korean War through our modern-day war on terrorism.
Who we serve
Active Duty and Veterans
Active Duty and Veterans
Active duty military members, retirees, veterans and their families.
Federal Employees/ Contractors
Federal Employees/ Contractors
Current and former federal employees and contractors, government groups, and their families.
First Responders
First Responders
Current or former homeland security personnel, law enforcement, correction officers, firefighters, EMTs, and their families.
National Guard
National Guard
Guard members who are active members of their state National Guard association, and their families.
Karen RisterMarch 15, 2024Bella was super courteous and very knowledgeable. She answered all my questions and even reminded me of a change I needed to make. Thank you Bella !!!Torilus WardMarch 6, 2024Ebony provided Outstanding Customer Service. I have a AFBA member for over 35 years and Ebony by far provided the highest level of details regarding my policy present and future benefits. Ebony even called me back after our conversation concluded just to make sure that all of my concerns were addressed. I felt valued and appreciated as a AFBA Customer Thank you again Ebony was such a pleasant experience 💛! Respectfully Torilus Ward Commander United States Navy RetiredGregory CrottoMarch 4, 2024The representative and agent I spoke with were both very pleasant and knowledgeable. All my questions were answered.Tanya GFebruary 28, 2024Needed to get a copy of our policy and spoke to Danielle who was nothing but an utter professional. Her kindness, quick thinking and wonderful attitude was a surprising contrast to the customer service experience from other companies in today's environment. She expertly sent me what I needed expeditiously. Thank you Danielle for being so AWESOME! Armed Forces Benefit Association give that lovely lady a raise!YaryromaFebruary 22, 2024Excelente, complete todo lo que necesitabaDonta StewartFebruary 5, 2024The customer service rep has been attentive to my concerns and answered my questions thoroughly. I've been a member for over 5 years and u am satisfiedTerrance WherryJanuary 22, 2024Awesome service, walked me through the complete process. Thank you
Photo of Dwight Eisenhower courtesy of eisenhowerlibrary.gov
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