Rhode Island Exclusive State Benefits
Factoid: Rhode Island has approximately 60,000 veterans and a long naval heritage, anchored by Naval Station Newport, home to the Naval War College. Despite its small size, Rhode Island offers a strong mix of education benefits, property tax relief, and state veteran home care.
Key Contact:
Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services (RIVETS)
📍 560 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 206, Warwick, RI 02886
🌐 https://vets.ri.gov | 📞 (401) 921 2119
⚕️ State Veterans Home
🟩 The Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol offers long term skilled nursing, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, and rehabilitative services for eligible veterans and spouses.
📍 480 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809
🌐 https://vets.ri.gov/vets-home | 📞 (401) 253 8000
🚗 Driver License & ID Benefits
🟩 Free “Veteran” designation on Rhode Island driver’s licenses and ID cards for honorably discharged veterans.
🟩 Special plates available for disabled veterans, former POWs, Medal of Honor recipients, and more (some issued free).
📍 Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles, statewide offices
🌐 https://dmv.ri.gov | 📞 (401) 462 4368
🏠 Property Tax Relief
🟩 Municipalities offer varying property tax exemptions for veterans, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses. Amounts vary by city/town.
📍 Apply through your local tax assessor’s office
🌐 https://vets.ri.gov/tax-relief
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💵 Income Tax Benefits
🟩 Military retirement pay is exempt from Rhode Island state income tax (phased in by 2023).
🟩 VA disability compensation is also tax free.
🌐 https://tax.ri.gov | 📞 (401) 574 8829
🎓 Education Benefits
🟩 Free tuition at Rhode Island public colleges and universities for children of service members killed in action or 100% disabled from service.
🟩 Credit for military training is applied toward degree requirements at public institutions.
📍 Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education
🌐 https://vets.ri.gov/education | 📞 (401) 921 2119
💼 Employment Services
🟩 Veterans receive preference in state hiring.
🟩 Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training offers veteran employment specialists.
🌐 https://dlt.ri.gov | 📞 (401) 462 8000
🌳 Recreation & Licenses
🟩 Free hunting and fishing licenses for 100% disabled veterans.
🟩 Discounted state park passes for veterans with service connected disabilities.
📍 Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
🌐 https://dem.ri.gov | 📞 (401) 222 4700
⚖️ Legal Assistance
🟩 Free legal clinics for veterans provided by the Rhode Island Bar Association and Roger Williams University School of Law.
🟩 Veterans Treatment Court in Providence serves eligible justice involved veterans.
🌐 https://www.ribar.com | 📞 (401) 421 5740
⚰️ State Veterans Cemetery
🟩 Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter offers free burial for eligible veterans and nominal fees for spouses and dependents. Includes grave liner, marker, perpetual care, and military honors.
📍 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI 02822
🌐 https://vets.ri.gov/cemetery | 📞 (401) 268 3088
💡 Additional Rhode Island Specific Programs
🟩 Veterans Affairs Outreach Program connects veterans to housing, mental health, and benefits assistance services across the state.
🟩 Gold Star Family outreach initiatives provide ongoing support and recognition to families of fallen service members.
🌐 https://vets.ri.gov | 📞 (401) 921 2119
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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.
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