The following is a list of insurance providers often used by members of the Foreign Service.

AFSPA – American Foreign Service Protective Association

CareerGuard

Clements

Federal Employee Defense Services (FEDS)

FEGLI – Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program

Government Employees’ Benefits Association (GEBA)

OPM – Office of Personnel Management

Starr Wright USA

USAA - United Services Automobile Association

Premium Reimbursement for Professional Liability Insurance?

The State Department encourages the purchase of this policy. The State Department has a policy in place to reimburse certain employees for up to 50%, or $175, whichever is less, of the cost of professional liability insurance. Click here for Department guidance on this subject. A claimant can find the SF-1164 on the Forms site on the State Intranet:

DOMESTIC EMPLOYEES

• Complete OF-1164.
• Add the following statement on the form: "This claim is submitted in accordance with P.L. 104-208 as amended in the Appropriations Act, 2000, September 29, 1999."
• Attach receipt of paid insurance premium to the OF-1164.
• Submit form to employing Bureau's Executive Director for approval and reimbursement.

ABROAD

• Complete OF-1164.
• Add the following statement on the form: "This claim is submitted in accordance with P.L. 104-208 as amended in the Appropriations Act, 2000, September 29, 1999."
• Attach receipt of paid insurance premium to the OF-1164.
• Submit form to post's Management Officer for approval and reimbursement.

USAID

• Review ADS Chapter 537
• Complete SF-1034
• Submit Forms – Employees must submit forms to their executive or administrative office with evidence of the amount of premium, the terms of the coverage, and proof of payment. The operating unit is responsible for approving or disapproving the request, committing and obligating the funds against existing budget allowances (Object Class Code 121650, Professional Liability Insurance), and forwarding the SF-1034 to the paying office for reimbursement. USAID will pay up to 50% or $250, whichever is less, of the cost of professional liability insurance, membership fees and certification expenses.