State of Utah Veterans Benefits

http://veterans.utah.gov/

The benefits listed in this power point presentation are specific to the State of Utah, and are generally administered though The Utah Department of Veteran Affairs. 

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OUR MISSION

Veteran's Advocacy “We are the state agency that assists

former and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents in preparing claims for and securing such compensation, hospitalization, educations and vocational training, and other benefits or privileges to which they may be entitled under federal or state law or regulation by reason of their service in the military.”

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For over 31 years we have been dedicated to helping Utah Veterans get the services, benefits and quality of life they deserve. With over 153,508 veterans living in our state, they rely on us to not only understand their lives, but to help them get a better quality of life. We do everything we can to show our American Heroes the same amount of respect, empathy, gratitude and service that they have shown us.

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State Benefits (Here are just a few)

Purple Heart Tuition Waiver

Purple Heart Fee Exemption

Scott B Lundell Tuition Waiver for Military Members’ Surviving

Dependents

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Disabled Veteran Property Tax Abatement

A Utah permanent place-of-residence property tax exemption equivalent to the military service-connected disability rating percentage is provided for disabled veterans or for their un remarried widows or minor orphans. Veteran’s disability rating must be at least 10%.

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Veterans License Plates Utah veteran’s license plates may be

purchased from any DMV for an initial $25.00 contribution to the Utah State Department of Veterans Affairs plus a $10.00 plate transfer fee, in addition to normal vehicle registration and property tax fees. There will also be a yearly $15.00 renewal fee. Proceeds from the sale and renewal of these plates help fund veteran programs within the state

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State Benefits   (Continued)

Veteran status can now be

marked on driver's licenses

Veterans can have their license designation made

when it's time to renew their license or can

pay a $25 fee to have it done early.

The individual must provide verification that they have been honorably discharged from the United States military or are currently in the military. (DD214 or report of separation Document.)

www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

State Benefits   (Continued)

For a complete list of state benefits and associated criteria go to:

http://veterans.utah.gov/homepage/stateBenefits/index.html

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Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park

We also offer burial services with military honors at our Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park . At the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs we care about providing Utah Veterans and their families with services and benefits for a better life.

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Veteran Nursing Homes

Utah State Nursing Homes located in Ogden and Salt Lake City. Under Construction: Ivins and Payson.

At our nursing homes we provide a home with specialized care, compassion and assistance.

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Veteran Service Organizations

DAV VFW VBA

Employer Support

AL

Military Order of the Purple Heart

1-801 326 2471

UDVA

We hope this presentation has assisted you and provided all the information you need.

We encourage you to register with us at veterans.utah.gov this allows us to keep you informed on benefit changes.

We are located at: 550 Foothill Drive, Suite 202Salt Lake City, Utah 84113

1-800-894-8497Email: veterans@utah.gov

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Questions?