Uniformed Services Benefit Association
The Uniformed Services Benefit Association (USBA) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, providing affordable group life insurance plans and other financial services specifically designed for active duty and retired military members and their families, as well as honorably discharged veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and federal civilian employees. History USBA was founded in 1959 to meet the needs of active duty military personnel, who at that time wanted to supplement their SGLI $10,000 benefit and had difficulty finding adequate life insurance coverage that would cover combat-related deaths. USBA was one of the first to eliminate the so-called “war clause” from all of its coverage. Over the years USBA expanded to offer those same insurance products and services to active reserves, National Guard, Federal Employees, honorably discharged veterans, and others. Board of directors USBA is governed by a Board of Directors elected annually by the membership. The Board is composed of active and retired military members and Federal employees. Board members typically serve a three year term. The Board of Directors meets semi-annually at USBA headquarters (Fall and Spring). The Board's duties are performed on a voluntary basis. Board members do not receive a salary. Member eligibility