(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Member” means a member of the Kentucky National Guard; and
(b) “Program” means the state-sponsored group term life insurance program exclusively offered to all members of the Kentucky National Guard through the National Guard Association of Kentucky, as provided in 37 U.S.C. sec.
707.
(2) The adjutant general shall:
(a) Facilitate and coordinate all efforts to make the program available to all members, including the period of time during initial enlistment or commissioning;
(b) Provide an opportunity for members to enroll in or modify life insurance under the program, which shall include allowing members to designate or change beneficiaries;
(c) Facilitate and coordinate requested allotments for the payment of premiums:
1. Using the United States Defense Finance and Accounting Service military pay allotment with the appropriate United States Property and Fiscal Office; and
2. For life insurance under the program; and
(d) Allow program representatives to provide Kentucky National Guard units with program briefings during annual training, drill weekends, and other opportunities to educate members on program benefits.
Effective: June 29, 2021
History: Created 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 18, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2021.