Provide peace of mind for your family
Your job helps ensure security to our nation and the people who live here. You can do the same at home for your family by protecting their financial future.
Born in the Pentagon, built to serve
In 1947, the Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) emerged from the basement of the Pentagon to solve a critical need in support of the military. More than 75 years later, our commitment to those who go in harm’s way remains core to everything we do.
- Service that’s mission-ready
Transparent coverage and high-touch customer service deliver life insurance member benefits that are as understandable as they are meaningful. - Making the hardest days easier for member families
With a compassionate and proactive claims process, through our underwriter 5Star Life Insurance Company, we do everything in our power to make the hardest days in a family’s life, just a little bit easier. - Life beyond the benefit
Becoming an AFBA member is more than signing up for life insurance member benefits; it’s joining a community with member benefits for the entire family.
Who is eligible for coverage
All current and former federal employees and contractors, government groups, and their families are eligible to enroll for coverage. Life insurance member benefits are underwritten by 5Star Life Insurance Company and offer features suited for the military family.
Available products
Group term life insurance underwritten by 5Star Life Insurance Company with level benefit through age 70 and coverage amounts from $50,000 - $500,000.
Group term life insurance underwritten by 5Star Life Insurance Company with level benefit to age 121 and coverage amounts up to $50,000.
Family survivor college scholarship
As a unique member benefit, AFBA is proud to offer families of eligible fallen members the Charles C. Blanton AFBA Family Survivor College Scholarship. Surviving spouse and children are eligible for $10,000 per year, up to a total maximum benefit for the entire family of $40,000 toward an undergraduate degree, license or certification.
Not available in New York. In Virginia, only available to First Responders.
Giving back to our communities
Learn how we are committed to supporting those who serve, defend, and protect our nation.
5Star Life Insurance Company is AFBA’s wholly owned affiliate and life insurance underwriter for its member benefits. It has been awarded on the Forbes list of World’s Best Insurance Companies in 2023 and 2024. Read more
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AFBA is not affiliated with any government agency
Life insurance member benefits provided by AFBA are underwritten by 5Star Life Insurance Company (a Lincoln, Nebraska company) with an administrative office at 909 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Survivor benefits not available in all states and U.S. Territories. Group Policy: LT050197(Rev)
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