R 061330Z MAR 19
MARADMIN 139/19
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF (UC)/F002//
SUBJ/UPDATED GUIDANCE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICEMEMBERS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (SGLI) ONLINE ENROLLMENT SYSTEM (SOES)//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/MARADMIN 220/18/YMD:20180417//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/SOES DODI 1341.14/YMD:20170119//
REF/C/MSGID:DOC/MCO P1070.12K/YMD:20000714//
REF/D/MSGID:DOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC/YMD:20100219//
NARR/REF A IS MARADMIN 220/18, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SERVICEMEMBERS GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (SGLI) ONLINE ENROLLMENT SYSTEM (SOES).  REF B IS DODI 1341.14, THE SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (SGLI) ON-LINE ENROLLMENT SYSTEM (SOES).  REF C IS MCO P1070.12K, THE MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL.  REF D IS MCO 1741.8, THE MARINE CORPS GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE MANUAL.//
POC/G. CASTLE/GS-13/UNIT:MFPC/-/TEL:703-784-9512.//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. This MARADMIN is a clarification of reference (a). Per reference (a), the Service members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Online Enrollment System (SOES) was implemented across the Marine Corps on 1 May 2018 with a one-year initial election requirement.  As of the date of this MARADMIN, less than 25% of Marines have made an initial election in SOES.
2.  Commanders must ensure ALL Marines who have not made an election in SOES make an election NLT 30 April 2019.  Until this initial election is made, no existing SGLI beneficiary designations are captured in SOES, thereby creating possible delays in processing SGLI claims.
3.  By exception, newly accessed Marines and those who are experiencing emergent situations will continue to utilize the SGLV 8286 and the Spouse Coverage Election and Certificate (SGLV 8286A) to manage their SGLI and FSGLI coverage respectively until such time SOES becomes accessible to the Marine.  Reserve Marines with part-time SGLI coverage will also continue to utilize the SGLV 8286.
4.  Due to character limitations in SOES, Marines wishing to designate a testamentary trustee or custodian as the beneficiary on behalf of a minor child are authorized to utilize the SGLV 8286 until such time adequate character space is available in SOES to capture the appropriate language.  Marines are encouraged to consult a legal assistance attorney regarding testamentary trusts and custodial accounts.
5. All Marines are directed to review the SOES web-based training located at www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/training/SOES/SOES.htm and reminded to “Confirm and Certify” before exiting SOES to ensure SGLI beneficiary designations are stored in the system.
6.  The DMDC Support Center (DSC) will provide support for milConnect, DS Logon issues and technical issues such as when the site is down or not responding.  The DSC can be reached at 1-800-477-8227.
7.  SGLI policy questions may be directed to Mr. Gerald Castle, Head, Casualty Section, gerald.castle@usmc.mil, Tele: (703) 784-9512.  SGLI process questions may be directed to Mr. Maurice Gordon, Sect, maurice.gordon@usmc.mil, Tele: (703) 432-9176.
8.  Release authorized by LtGen Michael A. Rocco, Deputy Commandant, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//