Problems in Administering the Servicemen's Group Life Insurance Program in the Ready Reserve

The Veterans Administration (VA) and the uniformed services have had problems administering the Servicemen's Group Life Insurance Program and determining the eligibility of some reservists since the Veterans' Insurance Act extended the coverage to members of the Ready Reserve. A large number of reservist are receiving free insurance coverage at the expense of other members because the law has no provision to cancel coverage for members who do not pay their premiums.