Wisconsin Exclusive State Benefits

Factoid: Wisconsin is home to over 350,000 veterans and offers some of the most extensive state benefits in the Midwest, including property tax credits, education support, veterans homes, and recreational privileges.
Key Contact:
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
📍 2135 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI 53713
🌐 https://dva.wi.gov | 📞 (800) 947 8387 | 📧 su.iw.etats.avd%40stevsiw
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⚕️ State Veterans Homes
🟩 Facilities in King, Union Grove, and Chippewa Falls offer skilled nursing, rehab, and memory care for eligible veterans/spouses.
🌐 https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/benefitsClaims/VeteransHomes.aspx | 📞 (800) 947 8387 | 📧 su.iw.etats.avd%40stevsiw
🚗 Driver License & ID Benefits
🟩 Free “Veteran” identifier on driver’s license/ID for honorably discharged veterans.
🟩 Military/veteran license plates available; some free for disabled veterans.
📍 Wisconsin DMV
🌐 https://wisconsindot.gov | 📞 (608) 264 7447 | 📧 vog.iw.tod%40snoitseuq-hev
🏠 Property Tax Credit
🟩 Eligible 100% disabled veterans & unremarried surviving spouses may claim a refundable property tax credit for primary residence.
📍 Apply via WI Dept. of Revenue.
🌐 https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/pcs-vetcredit.aspx | 📞 (608) 266 2486
💵 Income Tax Benefits
🟩 Military retirement pay excluded from Wisconsin state income tax.
🟩 VA disability benefits & survivor benefits tax free.
🌐 https://www.revenue.wi.gov | 📞 (608) 266 2486
🎓 Education Benefits
🟩 Wisconsin GI Bill — up to 128 credit hours tuition free at UW System & technical colleges for eligible veterans/spouses/dependents.
🌐 https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/educationEmployment/WisconsinGIBill.aspx | 📞 (608) 266 1312 | 📧 su.iw.etats.avd%40stevsiw
🟩 VetEd Reimbursement Grant for tuition assistance after federal benefits are used.
🌐 https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/educationEmployment/VetEd.aspx | 📞 (608) 266 1312