Per E-Mail ALSPO B/16, the SGLV-8286A form is only to be completed when a member is reducing coverage, declining coverage, increasing coverage, restoring coverage, or applying for coverage when member-married-to-member. This form is not required when a member, who is subject to automatic coverage, accepts the automatic coverage.
The form is not intended for use during annual validation or PCS reporting in where the purpose is to "continue" or "validate" previously existing coverage. Completing the form unnecessarily during these circumstances creates confusion and frequently causes OSGLI to mistakenly deny coverage under the assumption that the member is applying for previously declined or reduced spouse coverage.
