# 38 C.F.R. § 9.8 (2026): Termination of coverage

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_8

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 9.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** Termination of coverage
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 38 CFR: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / Part 9: SERVICEMEMBERS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE AND VETERANS' GROUP LIFE INSURANCE / § 9.8: § 9.8   Termination of coverage.

## Text

Termination of coverage will be in accordance with the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 1968 and § 9.3 of this part and the following provisions:
(a) In the case of a member whose coverage is forfeited under 38 U.S.C. 1973, coverage terminates at the end of the day preceding the day on which the act or omission forming the basis for such forfeiture occurred.
(b) In the event of discontinuance of the group policy, coverage terminates at the end of the day preceding the date of the discontinuance of the policy except for those members who are insured under Veterans' Group Life Insurance in which event coverage terminates at the expiration of the day preceding the anniversary of the effective date of such insurance which first occurs, 90 days or more after the discontinuance of the group policy.
[40 FR 4135, Jan. 28, 1975, as amended at 48 FR 8071, Feb. 25, 1983; 53 FR 17699, May 18, 1988; 57 FR 11910, Apr. 8, 1992. Redesignated and amended at 61 FR 20135, 20136, May 6, 1996; 62 FR 35970, July 3, 1997]

## Nearby sections

- [38 C.F.R. § 9.1 (2026) § 9.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_1.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 9.2 (2026) § 9.2   Effective date; applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_2.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 9.3 (2026) § 9.3   Waiver or reduction of coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_3.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 9.4 (2026) § 9.4   Beneficiaries and options.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_4.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 9.5 (2026) § 9.5   Payment of proceeds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_5.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 9.6 (2026) § 9.6   Assignments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_6.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 9.7 (2026) § 9.7   Administrative decisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_7.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 9.8 (2026) § 9.8   Termination of coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_8.md)
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- [38 C.F.R. § 9.10 (2026) § 9.10   Health standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_10.md)
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- [38 C.F.R. § 9.13 (2026) § 9.13   Actions on the policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_13.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 9.14 (2026) § 9.14   Accelerated Benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P9_S9_14.md)

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