Description:

*Assists Florida's veterans, their families and survivors to improve their health and economic well-being through advocacy regarding benefit information, long term care service, homestead and other tax exemptions, disability benefits, education and tuition breaks, lower license fees and ad valorem taxes during active duty, transportation to medical facilities when necessary
*Assists veterans and dependents in applying for benefits provided by USVA and other federal agencies: pensions, survivor benefits, service-related medical problems; home loans and specially adapted housing; women veterans outreach
*Assists surviving spouse of military retirees with burial, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), and insurance
*Coordinates programs with Governor's Office, Florida Legislature, and Florida Congressional Delegation

Intake Process:

Military Discharge Document (DD214); others as determined by each individual situation

Program Fees:

Call for requirements

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Veteran or veteran family member, call for an appointment or walk-in

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

February 7, 2024

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Contacts

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Government, State