Now more than ever, the Department of State has a vital job to do protecting America’s interests and maintaining its another facility strategic relationships. Today, its civilian employees can benefit from the best life insurance for Department of State personnel, no matter where they are in the world.

WAEPA – Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies – has been dedicated to the providing life insurance and other benefits to federal civilian employees since World War II. You never know where your service might take you, but WAEPA will always be there with you.

WAEPA is proud to provide Group Term Life Insurance plans for new Department of State employees that gives you the reliability and flexibility you truly need. Compared to the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program, WAEPA provides lower costs and premiums for members across several age groups.

Throughout our history, we’ve provided insurance access to more than 100,000 federal workers and their dependents. Our current membership stands at more than 44,000 – and employees of the Department of State are eligible to enjoy all that we have to offer.

Group Term Life Insurance from WAEPA provides up to $1.5 million in coverage for eligible members, which will not be lost if you change jobs or retire – even after leaving the federal government. An eligible member’s coverage also extends to spouses and children.

Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance means qualifying federal employees, including DOS employees, cannot be turned down coverage for up to $100,000 within their first year of hire. If you qualify for this offer, you do not need to submit medical documentation or other complex paperwork to access your benefits. An applicant must simply be a U.S. citizen under age 70 applying within one year of first-time, non-military government hire.

With a bevy of retirement and savings options, federal service is anything but simple. Our Financial Wellness Planning will give you a head start making the right decisions to meet your needs. We work with the experts at Ernst & Young, a pioneering brand in personal finance. You’ll get informed, personalized advice direct from your own financial advisor.

WAEPA isn’t just insurance. We’re always developing new benefits and resources as we work with the top organizations devoted to a better federal service experience. No matter where you are in the world, you can access our webinar series on retirement planning and other vital career issues – created alongside the experts at The National Institute of Transition Planning.

No matter what life insurance option you pursue, we want you to have the chance to make an informed decision. View our online life insurance calculators to get complete details on potential benefits and premiums. You’ll see why tens of thousands of federal personnel choose WAEPA.

Underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company, our policies come from a name you can trust. Since World War II, WAEPA has been exclusively dedicated to helping those who serve our nation to meet their needs throughout their careers and even in retirement.

We know your time is valuable, which is why our online application is intended to be simple. For questions or concerns, contact us.