Items 1 to 5: insured and policy
The insured's first, middle and last name, the insurance policy number, the street address, the VA claim file number, and the city or P.O., State and ZIP Code.
29-888
Insurance Deduction Authorization
- Agency
- VA
- Revision
- August 2024
- Fillable fields
- 16
- Pages
- 2
- Official source
- VA form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
VA Form 29-888: Insurance Deduction Authorization (For Deduction From Benefit Payments)
VA Form 29-888 is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Insurance Deduction Authorization, for deduction from benefit payments. VA's form page lists it under life insurance. With it, the insured authorizes VA to deduct each month from benefits payable the sum shown on the form for premiums and the repayment of loans and/or liens, and to adjust the amount within the limits of benefits payable to pay premiums on Government Life Insurance. The form says that unless the insured specifies otherwise, the authorization covers all Government Life Insurance policies under the insured's ownership.
The PDF has two pages. Page 1 holds Items 1 to 10, from the insured's name and policy number to the action requested, the deduction amounts and the signature. Page 2 holds important information and instructions on how the deductions work and where to send the form.
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What's on VA Form 29-888
Item 6: monthly benefits
The total monthly benefits awarded, before deductions.
Items 7 and 8: action and amounts
The action requested, start, increase, decrease or discontinue, and the purpose and dollar amount of the deductions, for premium and for loan.
Authorization, Items 9 and 10
The authorization text for monthly deductions from benefits, followed by the signature of the insured and the date.
Page 2: information and instructions
How deductions pay premiums one month in advance, how long the authorization stays in effect, the loan and lien minimum, and where to send the form.
How to fill out VA Form 29-888
- 1
Identify the insured and policy
Type or print the name, insurance policy number, address and VA claim file number in Items 1 to 5.
- 2
Enter monthly benefits
Enter the total monthly benefits awarded, before deductions, in Item 6.
- 3
Choose the action and amounts
Check one action in Item 7 and enter the premium and loan amounts in Item 8.
- 4
Sign and date
Read the authorization, then sign Item 9 and date Item 10.
- 5
Send it and keep paying until notified
Send the form to the Insurance Center by upload or mail. The instructions say to continue to pay premiums until notified that the authorization has been accepted and deductions are being made.
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Where to send it and how deductions work
Document upload
The instructions say the fastest and most secure way to send it to VA Insurance is the document upload service at https://insurance.va.gov/home/IDU.
By mail
Department of Veterans Affairs, Insurance Center, PO Box 5209, Janesville, WI 53547-5209.
One month in advance
The form says a premium deduction made from a January benefit payment pays a premium due in February, a February deduction pays a March premium, and so forth. It says any overpayment of premiums will be refunded.
How long it lasts
The instructions say the authorization remains in effect as long as the monthly benefit payment is enough to pay the monthly premium, loan and/or lien payment. Loan and lien deductions continue until paid in full or until the insured asks VA to stop.
Edition
The August 2024 edition supersedes the July 2021 edition, which the form says will not be used. It carries OMB Control No. 2900-0024, which expires 08/31/2027.
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Questions about Form 29-888
What is VA Form 29-888 used for?
It authorizes VA to deduct each month from VA benefit payments an amount for Government Life Insurance premiums and for repayment of loans and/or liens.
Should I keep paying premiums after I send it?
The form says to continue to pay premiums until you have been notified that the authorization has been accepted and the deductions are being made, to prevent lapse. It says any overpayment of premiums will be refunded.
Which month does a deduction pay for?
The form says deductions pay premiums one month in advance. A deduction from a January benefit payment pays the premium due in February.
Is there a minimum loan payment?
The instructions say monthly loan and/or lien payments should be authorized for $5.00 or more.
Does it cover all my policies?
The form says that unless otherwise specified by the insured, the authorization covers all of the Government Life Insurance policies under the insured's ownership.
Where do I send VA Form 29-888?
The form lists the document upload service at https://insurance.va.gov/home/IDU and the mailing address Department of Veterans Affairs, Insurance Center, PO Box 5209, Janesville, WI 53547-5209.