For military personnel and their families, handling personal matters such as insurance coverage and other financial obligations can be made more difficult because of sudden deployment. Before purchasing any insurance policy, ask the agent specific questions about how the company handles issues related to the military deployment of their policyholders. Each company’s practices can vary. Compare prices and the level of service across a few different insurance providers. By shopping around, you may be able to find an insurer who specializes in needs of service members.

Before you leave on a military deployment, check your policy renewal date and payment terms with your agent to ensure your coverage will remain in effect during deployment. If necessary, you may be able to renew a policy early or have your premiums paid by automated bank draft. Some insurance companies might also allow you to suspend certain coverage while you are deployed.

To help members of the military better understand their insurance needs, please use the following resources specific to military:

• Consumer Advisory: Military Personnel: How Deployment Affects Your Insurance​
• Consumer Guide: Life Insurance for Military Personnel
• Overview: Military Service Members & Families

​For additional resources, visit:

• VA Veterans Benefits Administration
• Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families