LGM for Cattle coverage is available for purchase on the last business day of every month. LGM for Swine coverage is available for purchase on the second-to-last business day of every month. Information required for the application process includes the type of livestock insured, the number of approved target marketings, the number of target marketings during each month of the insurance period, and the deductible. The premium for the initial insurance period must be paid in full at the time the application is due. No premium subsidy is offered to producers.

In order to obtain coverage, producers must complete a series of forms through a licensed crop insurance agent. A list of insurance agents licensed to sell LGM is available on the USDA-RMA's Web site.