The Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (“FEGLI”) program is governed by Federal Law. This law was enacted in 1954 and is found at 5 U.S.C., section 8701. A 2024 opinion from the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division, discussed FEGLI and how it applied to the case at issue. The facts are lengthy and the discussion is somewhat complicated. A reading of the opinion is necessary to comprehend and apply. The opinion is styled, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company vs. Rebecca D. Vasquez, et al.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”), as of the date of this post handles all FEGLI cases for the Federal government. The issues in most FEGLI cases are disputes over who is entitled to the life insurance proceeds. As a result, like this case, they are interpleader cases.
If you have a FEGLI case, read the opinion and seek legal help for advice.