5. Housing and Loans
o Ohio Housing Finance Agency – Veterans Home Loans: Offers affordable home loans and down payment assistance programs to Ohio veterans. Email: gro.emohoiho%40gnisuohsnaretev or call (888) 362-6432.
6. Tax Benefits
o Ohio Veterans Property Tax Exemption: Eligible disabled veterans may qualify for property tax exemptions in Ohio. Contact: vog.oiho%40ofnixat or call (800) 282-1780.
o Military Retired Pay Exemption: All military retired pay and Survivor Benefit Plan payments are fully exempt from Ohio state income tax. This provides a significant financial advantage for military retirees. Information from the Ohio Department of Taxation.
7. Insurance
o Ohio Veterans Life Insurance Program: Provides affordable life insurance options for veterans, especially those with service-connected disabilities. Contact: .vog.av%40ecnarusniefil
8. Business Resources
o Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) – Ohio: Offers business training, development, and counseling for veteran entrepreneurs. Email: gro.cdbsoiho%40cobv or call (614) 466-2711.
9. Free Benefits & Discounts
o Ohio Military Discounts: Various businesses across Ohio offer discounts for veterans and military personnel. Check with local retailers or visit: https://militarybenefits.info/military-discounts.
o Veteran Designation on Driver's License/ID: Honorably discharged veterans can add a "Veteran" designation to their Ohio driver's license or ID card. Apply at the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
o Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses: Ohio offers free hunting and fishing licenses to eligible disabled veterans and former POWs. Apply through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
10. Grants & Bonuses
o Ohio Veterans Bonus Program: Provides financial bonuses to Ohio veterans who served during designated conflicts. Contact: vog.oiho%40sunobsnaretev or call (877) 644-6838.
11. Legal Assistance
o Ohio Military/Veterans Legal Assistance Project (OMVLAP): Offers free legal services to veterans for housing, family law, and benefit-related issues. Contact: gro.plehlageloiho%40lagelsnaretev or call (800) 282-6556.
12. Burial Benefits
o Ohio Veterans Cemeteries: Provides dignified final resting places for eligible veterans and their dependents at state veterans cemeteries. Administered by the Ohio Department of Veterans Services.
13. Online Resources
o Ohio Veterans Online Portal: Provides centralized access to Ohio-specific veteran benefits, programs, and resources. Contact: vog.oiho.svd%40plehlatrop or call (614) 644-0898.
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Ohio Veteran Factoid: Ohio holds a unique place in U.S. history as the "Mother of Presidents," including several with military service like Ulysses S. Grant. It is home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, a premier Air Force research and development center, and has a strong legacy of aerospace innovation, contributing significantly to national defense.
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Your Key Contact in Ohio: For personalized assistance and the most current details on these benefits, always connect with the Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) or your local County Veterans Service Officer. ODVS Contact Info: https://dvs.ohio.gov/. General Inquiries: vog.oiho.svd%40ofni or call (614) 644-0898.
Disclaimer: This is NOT an official handout from DoD, VA, DOL nor FFSC but created by Dr. Tony Astro, PhD, GCDF, CMCS, CCSP as part of his class & capstone counseling. To reach-out for correction and additional information connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyastro. You can also subscribe to his Military Benefits and Transition page for an update on this at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tonyastro.