Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2023

The Frame

What this does

This legislation impacts the financial protection of military personnel and veterans by mandating that their life insurance coverage limits keep pace with the rising cost of living, potentially increasing the maximum payout amounts over time.

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Servicemembers

Their life insurance coverage limits are subject to periodic review and potential adjustment based on inflation.

Veterans

Those enrolled in the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program are subject to the same periodic review of coverage limits.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 18, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to review the maximum coverage amount for military life insurance programs every three years to account for inflation. It ensures that the automatic coverage limits for and are periodically evaluated against the Consumer Price Index.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation impacts the financial protection of military personnel and veterans by mandating that their life insurance coverage limits keep pace with the rising cost of living, potentially increasing the maximum payout amounts over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often will the life insurance coverage be reviewed?

The review will occur on January 1, 2024, and every three years after that.

What index is used to calculate the inflation adjustment?

The bill uses the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Inflation-indexing of benefits

The bill shifts from static insurance coverage caps to a dynamic, inflation-indexed review model tied to 2005 fiscal year data.

Department of Veterans Affairs Bureau of Labor Statistics

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