You can buy coverage for yourself in $10,000 increments up to the maximum amount, which is the lesser of five times your annual salary, or $1,000,000. Guarantee Issue* amount is up to $500,000.
You pay the full cost of this coverage with after-tax contributions.
*Guarantee Issue Amount: At initial eligibility, if you elect Optional Life Insurance in excess of the Guarantee Issue amount, Evidence of Insurability (EOI) is required. After initial eligibility, first time enrollment and increases in coverage will require EOI. You must complete a medical history statement and be approved for the coverage requiring EOI.
Note: Coverage amount(s) for employee coverage reduces to 65% at age 70 and 50% at age 75.