Information about the Legionnaire Insurance Trust (LIT)

(Free $5k in NO COST Insurance)

LINK to National Site

POSTED – Aug 2026

 DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA

PLEASE SHARE WITH LEGION FAMILY ( LEGION, AUXILIARY, SAL, and RIDERS ).

Legion Insurance Trust (LIT) can be found at [https://www.thelit.com](https://www.thelit.com).

On behalf of The Department Commander, Ray Humphrey: District Commanders, please share with your Post Commanders and Adjutants

**IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION FOR LEGION FAMILY MEMBERS REGARDING LEGION CARE:** You must be a member in good standing to apply. If you choose to apply online, please follow these five easy steps. For additional assistance, feel free to reach out to Nancy or me. Please note that Nancy is currently on active duty and will respond to emails, but there may be a delay. REMEMBER THIS IS FREE INSURANCE TO LEGION FAMILY MEMBERS, NO COST TO YOU.

LegionCare Overview

**NO-COST ACCIDENTAL DEATH INSURANCE PROTECTION FOR LEGIONNAIRES**  
As a member of the Legion Family, you’re eligible for up to $5,000.00 in free coverage. However, your confirmation is required for activation.

**$5,000.00 ACCIDENTAL DEATH PROTECTION – MEMBER-ONLY BENEFIT:**  
Your beneficiary will receive a check for $5,000.00 if you suffer a fatal covered accident while traveling to or from a covered event conducted for Legion business, or $1,000.00 for all other fatal covered accidents. You pay nothing for this coverage.

Your Department of The American Legion endorses this coverage to support your family with up to $1,000.00 in cash benefits, paid directly to your beneficiary in the event of a fatal covered accident occurring at home, on the job, in your car, during vacation, or while traveling—wherever you may be.

For more information, please visit: **www.TheLIT.com**  
Contact Numbers: **1-800-235-6943**  
– **James Watson**: gavcwatson@gmail.com  
– **Nancy Blake**: d12alc@outlook.com  
– **Mike Merritt**: mlmerritt63@gmail.com  

RESPECTFULLY,

For God, Country, and Service,

James M. Watson  
Vice Commander  
Chairman of LIT