VA Insurance Service has made efforts to ease the financial strain on policyholders. Some of the changes include an optional grace period for your insurance premium payments and extended application deadlines. If you need life insurance coverage, help paying premiums, or submitting a death claim - VBA Insurance Center is open. We can personally assist you online or on the phone. www.benefits.va.gov/insurance 1-800-669-8477 - Monday to Friday - 8:00 am to 6:30 pm ET | U.S. Department of Veterans

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