Missouri Benefits & Resource Guide

For Veterans and Military

Missouri Beneﬁts

Resource Guide

Dear Veteran,

On behalf of the citizens of the State of Missouri and as a fellow

Veteran myself, I want to thank you for your service. We owe

a debt of gratitude to our Veterans, military service members,

and their families who have served and sacriced to protect our

country.

As Governor, it is important to me that Veterans, military service

members, and their families receive the benets they’ve earned.

Our Veterans deserve to live in a community that appreciates

their service, in a state that honors their commitment, and in

a nation that never forgets their sacrice. is benets guide

provides helpful contacts, resources, and information on

programs and services provided by the state to improve the lives

of Missouri’s Veterans and current military members.

It is an honor to serve as your Governor, and I thank you for your

commitment, dedication, and service to our nation.

Sincerely,

Michael L. Parson

Governor

As the Executive Director of the Missouri Veterans Commission and a

fellow Veteran, I am pleased to present the 2023 edition of the Missouri

Benets and Resource Guide for Veterans & Military. I hope you will

use this guide to assist you in accessing various benets available to

Veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families. ere are

many dierent benets available to Missouri Veterans. You have earned

these benets with your service to our nation. If you have not done

so already—I encourage you to review your benets eligibility with a

Veterans Service Ocer in the near future.

e Missouri Veterans Commission is “Always on Mission” to serve

Veterans as the rst choice in skilled nursing care; best choice in securing

benets; and proven choice in a dignied resting place.

On behalf of the entire MVC team, I want to take this opportunity to

thank you for your service and sacrice!

Sincerely,

Paul Kirchho

Executive Director

Missouri Veterans Commission

Dear Veterans, Military Members, Family Members, and Supporters,

Missouri Veterans Commission ..............................................4

MVC: Veterans Service Program ...........................................6

MVC: Missouri Veterans Homes Program ........................... 12

MVC: Missouri Veterans Cemeteries Program ....................13

Education .............................................................................18

Employment ......................................................................... 23

Finance .................................................................................30

Healthcare ............................................................................32

Homelessness .......................................................................39

Legal .....................................................................................41

State Benets ........................................................................43

Mental Health ......................................................................45

Transportation ......................................................................54

Veteran Service Organizations .............................................55

Miscellaneous .......................................................................62

is booklet is designed to bring together all benets available by the

State of Missouri and briey cover related services provided by the U.S.

Department of Veterans Aairs.

is benets guide is a constant work in progress as new benets

become available to Veterans and their families. e most current version

can be found online by visiting mvc.dps.mo.gov. Look under “Popular

Links” on the website.

e Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) is a state agency established

by the Missouri statute to aid all Veterans, their families, and legal

representatives. We provide information regarding the rights of Veterans

and their families and assist Veterans in accessing their available benets

through State and Federal Government.

Our Mission

MVC is “Always on Mission” to serve Veterans as the rst choice in

skilled nursing care; best choice in securing benets; and proven choice

in a dignied resting place.

Our History

Missouri has a long tradition of honoring and serving its Veterans.

is tradition started in 1897 when the State took over operations of

the Federal Soldiers Home in St. James and the Confederate Soldiers

Home in Higginsville. ese homes were initially managed by the Board

of Eleemosynary Institutions and later by the Department of Health

and Welfare until 1950 when the Confederate Home closed, and 1974

when the Federal Home in St. James was transferred to the Division of

Veterans Aairs.

In 1931, at the request of organized Veterans groups, the state legislator

created the Oce of the State Service Ocer for counseling and

assisting Veterans of WWI and earlier conicts.

In 1974, the Omnibus Reorganization Act placed the Division of

Veterans’ Aairs within the Department of Social Services. e

MISSOURI VETERANS COMMISSION

mvc.dps.mo.gov | (573) 751-3779

State Federal Soldier’s Home and Oce of State Service Ocer

remained separate entities until the Reorganization Act of 1974

combined the two, renaming the Home and establishing the Division

of Veterans’ Aairs within the Department of Social Services.

As dened in the Omnibus State Reorganization Act of 1974, e

Division of Veterans’ Aairs, as provided in Chapter 42, RSMo., 1978,

was transferred from DSS to the Department of Public Safety, Oce

of the Adjutant General, by a Title I transfer.

On August 28, 1989, the Division of Veterans Aairs’ was replaced by

the establishment of the Missouri Veterans Commission as a Type III

transfer.

Today, MVC manages seven long-term skilled nursing homes, ve

state Veterans cemeteries and provides benets assistance through our

Veterans Service Program.

Veteran Service Ocers (VSO) provide counseling and assistance

with compensation, pensions, education, life insurance, medical, State,

and burial benets. ese trained professionals will also assist with

completing and submitting claims applications to the VA to make sure

all necessary documentation is attached. A VSO will maintain your

case le in condence and is always available to provide information,

referrals, and advocate on your behalf.

MVC service ocer locations can be found on the following pages as

well as online at mvc.dps.mo.gov/service/service ocer.

If you do not have access to the internet, you may call

(573) 751-3779, and a MVC employee will assist you in nding your

local Veterans Service Ocer. Many Veterans Service Organizations

also have service ocers available.

Call for hours and alternate locations

515 S. Kentucky St.

Sedalia, MO 65301

(660) 530-5544

Counties Serviced: Benton,

Cooper, Pettis, Saline

City Hall Basement

1000 City Parkway

Osage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-2641

Counties Serviced: Camden,

Miller, Morgan

St. Robert Municipal Center

194 Eastlawn Ave., Suite E

St. Robert, MO 65584

(573) 451-2533

Counties Serviced: Pulaski,

Texas

2639 S. Jeerson Ave.

Lebanon, MO 65536

(417) 532-6754

Counties Serviced: Dallas,

Douglas, Webster, Wright

MVC: VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM

Central Region

3417 Division Dr., Suite 5

West Plains, MO 65775

(417) 256-3452

Counties Serviced: Howell,

Oregon, Shannon

Call for hours and alternate locations

2105 E Normal St.

Kirksville, MO 63501

(660) 785-2460

Counties Serviced: Adair, Knox,

Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland,

Sullivan

3029 County Road 1325

Moberly, MO 65270

(660) 263-4960

Counties Serviced: Chariton,

Macon, Monroe, Randolph

203 North 6th St.

Hannibal, MO 63401

(573) 248-2550

Counties Serviced: Clark, Lewis,

Marion,Ralls, Shelby

Missouri Veterans Home

#1 Veterans Drive

Mexico, MO 65265

(573) 567-8111

Counties Serviced: Audrain

900 W. Nifong Blvd. 2

Floor,

Columbia, MO 65203

(573) 817-4272/4274

Counties Serviced: Boone,

Callaway, Howard

1500 Southridge Drive, Ste. 300

Jeerson City, MO 65109

(573) 522-4225

Counties Serviced: Cole, Moniteau,

Osage

98 Washington, Ste. #1

Chillicothe, MO 64601

(660) 646-5051

Counties Serviced: Carroll,

Grundy, Livingston, Mercer

MVC: VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM

Northeast Region

Missouri State Oce Building

525 Jules, Room 314

St. Joseph, MO 64501

(816) 387-2841

Counties Serviced: Andrew,

Buchanan, Holt, Platte

Missouri Veterans Home

1111 Euclid

Cameron, MO 64429

(816) 649-1684

Counties Serviced: Caldwell,

Clinton, Daviess, Dekalb,

Harrison

3675 S. Nolan Road, Ste. 125

Independence, MO 64055

(816) 325-5883

Counties Serviced: Clay, Ray

Missouri Veterans Home

1300 Veterans Road

Warrensburg, MO 64093

(660) 543-7930

Counties Serviced: Cass,Henry,

Johnson, Lafayette

615 E 13th Street, Ste. 511

Kansas City, MO 64106

(816) 889-2015/ 2123

Counties Serviced: Jackson

Call for hours and alternate locations

MVC: VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM

Northwest Region

Missouri Veterans Home

620 N. Jeerson

St. James, MO 65559

(573) 265-3271 ext. 245/ 223

Counties Serviced: Crawford,

Dent, Maries, Phelps

901 Progress Dr., Suite#102

Farmington, MO 63640

(573) 218-6130

Counties Serviced: Iron,

Madison, Reynolds,

St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve

Missouri Veterans Home

2400 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 986-4032

Counties Serviced: Bollinger,

Cape Girardeau, Perry

1903 Northwood Dr., Suite 6

Poplar Blu, MO 63901

(573) 778-9689

Counties Serviced: Butler,

Carter, Ripley, Wayne

106 Arthur Drive

Sikeston, MO 63801

(573) 472-5350

Counties Serviced: Mississippi,

New Madrid, Scott, Stoddard

3675 W Outer Rd, Ste 205B

Arnold, MO 63010

(636) 865-5215

Counties Serviced: Jeerson,

Franklin, Washington

MVC: VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM

Southeast Region

Call for hours and alternate locations

1101 Kingshighway

Rolla, MO 65401

(573) 899-6026

Counties Serviced: Bollinger,

Cape Girardeau, Perry

Missouri Veterans Home

10600 Lewis and Clark Blvd

St. Louis, MO 63136

(314) 421-8654/8637

Counties Serviced: St. Louis

County

Prevedel Federal Building

9700 Page Ave.,

Room #R1-109

St. Louis, MO 63132

(314) 253-4450

Area Serviced: City of St. Louis

201 N. 2nd St., Ste. 323

St. Charles, MO 63301

(314) 421-8601/ 8622

Counties Serviced: St. Charles

111 Steinhagen Rd.

Warrenton, MO 63383

(573) 522-1416

Counties Serviced: Gasconade,

Lincoln, Pike, Montgomery,

Warren

MVC: VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM

St. Louis Region

Call for hours and alternate locations

730 S. Wall Ave.

Joplin, MO 64801

(417) 629-3538

Counties Serviced: Barton, Jasper,

McDonald, Newton

Missouri Veterans Home

1600 South Hickory

Mt Vernon, MO 65712

(417) 572-2128

Counties Serviced: Barry,

Lawrence

2040 W Woodland St.,

Springeld, MO 65807

(417) 895-6532

Counties Serviced: Dade,

Greene, Hickory, Polk

2720 Shepard of the Hills Exway

Branson, MO 65616

(417) 297-6099

Counties Serviced: Christian,

Douglas, Ozark, Stone, Taney

621 E. Highland Ave, Suite #4

Nevada, MO 64772

(417) 448-1133

Counties Serviced: Bates, Cedar,

St. Clair, Vernon

MVC: VETERANS SERVICE PROGRAM

Southwest Region

Call for hours and alternate locations

e Missouri Veterans Homes Program operates seven Veterans

Homes.that provide long term skilled nursing care in compliance with

158 Federal Department of Veterans Aairs regulations. e Homes

are located in Cameron, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, Mount Vernon, St.

James, St. Louis, and Warrensburg.

Each Veterans Home employs a licensed nursing home administrator,

has registered nurses on duty 24 hours per day, and provides

physician care, physical, speech, occupational and recreational therapy,

medications, cosmetology, maintenance, environmental, social services,

and dietary specialists. Each Home has a secured dementia unit that

includes a dining room, activity area and enclosed courtyard. e

monthly resident charge is calculated using a sliding scale based on the

Veteran’s ability to pay.

To be eligible for admission to a Home (RSMo Chapter 42), an

individual must meet the criteria for Veteran status established by the

VA, and require 24-hour skilled nursing health care services. Eligibility

and admission decisions are made by a team comprised of the

Administrator, Physician, Director of Nursing, Social Worker, Veterans

Service Ocer, and other professionals as needed.

Admission criteria includes:

• Meet criteria established by the VA for Veterans status

• Be a citizen of Missouri who has maintained a physical residency

in Missouri for one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days

immediately prior to placement

• Not appear on any sex oender registry

• Not have a criminal history including conviction or guilty plea/

nolo contendere in any state (which if committed in Missouri

would be) a Class A or B felony violation

• e Veteran must have documentation from a physician that he/

she requires 24 hour skilled nursing care

• e Veteran’s condition must be such that the Home has the

resources to care for him/her

MVC: VETERANS HOMES PROGRAM

mvc.dps.mo.gov/homes

Missouri Veterans Home Locations

Cameron

1111 Euclid

Cameron, MO 64429

(816) 632-6010

Mexico

#1 Veterans Dr.

Mexico, MO 65265

(573) 581-1088

Cape Girardeau

2400 Veterans Memorial Dr.

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

(573) 290-5870

Mt. Vernon

1600 S. Hickory

Mt. Vernon, MO 65712

(417) 466-7103

St. James

620 N. Jeerson

St. James, MO 65559

(573) 265-3271

St. Louis

10600 Lewis & Clark Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63136

(314) 340-6389

Warrensburg

1300 Veterans Rd.

Warrensburg, MO 64093

(660) 543-5064

e Missouri Veterans Commission created a network of Veterans

cemeteries so that every Missouri Veteran will have reasonable access

to a Veterans cemetery. Six cemeteries are located across the state;

Bloomeld, Fort Leonard Wood, Higginsville, Jacksonville, Springeld,

and St. James (closed to interments).

ere is no charge for any of the services provided. ese services

include opening and closing of the grave, provision of a concrete grave

liner, upright granite headstones, full military honors for the Veteran,

and perpetual care of the grave site. ose who choose cremation have

the choice of in-ground burial or placement within a columbarium

niche. Pre-registration for future planning purposes is also available for

Veterans and their eligible family members.

Veterans, spouses, and dependent children may be eligible for burial

and cemetery benets by the State of Missouri and the Federal

Government.

Families should make these VA and state burial benets arrangements

through their funeral provider as neither the VA nor the State of

Missouri make funeral arrangements or perform cremations.

Any item or service not listed in the following sections obtained from a

funeral home will be at the family’s expense. Please contact a State or

National Veterans Cemetery for a full listing of state and federal burial

benets that are provided at no cost.

MVC: VETERANS CEMETERIES

PROGRAM

mvc.dps.mo.gov/cemeteries

Burial in a National or Missouri State Veterans Cemetery

Burial benets available include a grave site in a national or state

cemetery with available space, opening and closing of the grave,

perpetual care, a Government headstone or marker, a burial ag, and a

Presidential Memorial Certicate, at no cost to the family. Cremated

remains are buried or inturned in the same manner and with the same

honors as casketed remains.

Burial benets available for spouses and dependents buried in a

national or state cemetery include burial with the Veteran, perpetual

care, and the spouses or dependents name and date of birth and death

will be inscribed on the Veteran’s headstone, at no cost to the family.

Eligible spouses and dependents may be buried, even if they pass away

before the Veteran.

Burial in a Private Cemetery

Burial benets available for Veterans buried in a private cemetery

include a Government headstone or marker, a burial ag, and a

Presidential Memorial Certicate, at no cost to the family. Some

Veterans may also be eligible for Burial Allowances. ere are no

federal benets available to spouses and dependents buried in a private

cemetery.

Burial Allowance

In certain circumstances, a Burial Allowance is available from the

Veterans Benets Administration. VA burial allowances are partial

reimbursements of an eligible Veteran’s burial and funeral costs. Please

contact your Veterans Service Ocer for more information.

Burial Benets

ELIGIBILITY FOR INTERMENT:

Eligibility criteria is the same for national and Missouri state cemeteries:

• e Veteran must have been discharged from active duty under

conditions other than dishonorable and have completed the required

period of service as required by law

• Death occurred while on active duty

• After September 7, 1980 for enlisted and after

• October 16, 1981 for ocers, the individual must have served 24

consecutive months on active duty or the full period for which called

to active duty

• Reservists or members of the National Guard who are eligible for

retired pay as a result of 20 years creditable service are entitled to

interment in a Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. Reservists and

members of the National Guard who are called to active duty by

Presidential Executive Order and who satisfactorily complete the

period for which they are called to duty are also eligible

• ere is no residency requirement for interment in a Missouri

Veterans Cemetery

• U.S. Citizens who served in the armed forces of a government allied

with the United States during wartime may also be eligible

NOTE: Any Veteran convicted of a federal or state capital crime

is barred from burial in a Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. is

prohibition also includes those Veterans who commit capital crimes but

avoid conviction due to death or ight.

NOTE: Former spouses whose marriage to an eligible Veteran was

terminated by divorce are not eligible for burial in a Missouri Veterans

cemetery.

Jeerson City

1024 East McCarty St.

Jeerson City, MO 65101

(314) 845-8320

(closed to new interments)

Jeerson Barracks

2900 Sheridan Rd.

St. Louis, MO 63125

(314) 845-8320

Springeld

1702 East Seminole St.

Springeld, MO 65804

(417) 881-9499

National Cemeteries in Missouri

Higginsville

20109 Business Highway 13

Higginsville, MO 64037

(660) 584-4830

Bloomeld

17357 Stars & Stripes Way

Bloomeld, MO 63825

(573) 568-3871

Jacksonville

1479 County Rd. 1675

Jacksonville, MO 65260

(660) 372-6024

Fort Leonard Wood

25350 Highway H

Waynesville, MO 65583

(573) 774-3496

Springeld

5201 South Southwood Rd.

Springeld, MO 65804

(417) 823-3944

Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries

St. James (closed to interments)

620 N. Jeerson

St. James, MO 65559

( 573) 774-3496

FEDERAL EDUCATION BENEFITS

For more information on any of the following federal education

benets, contact the Department of Veterans Aairs.

va.gov/education

(888) GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)

You can also check with the Financial Aid Oce at your school or a

Veterans Service Ocer.

e Montgomery GI Bill

e Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) is available for those who enlist in

the U.S. Armed Forces. MGIB encompasses both the Montgomery GI

Bill-Active Duty (Chapter 30) and e Montgomery GI Bill-Selected

Reserve (Chapter 1606).

e Post-9/11 GI Bill

e Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or job

training. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you

may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Contact a Veteran

Service Ocer to check your qualications.

Veterans Education & Training

dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/veterans-education

(877) 530-2765

e MO Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE)

oversees a variety of Veterans Education programs for the State of

Missouri and the VA.

A+ Schools Program

A student who is an active-duty military dependent, or, a dependent of

a retired military member who relocates to Missouri within one year of

retirement from active duty is exempt from the three-year attendance

requirement for the A+ Schools Program.

Operation Recognition (Honorary High School Diploma)

Operation Recognition provides honorary high school diplomas for

Veterans and civilian prisoners of war (POWs) who left high school

before graduation to serve in the military. Candidates must submit

an application to the Missouri Veterans Commission. e application

form is available from the Commission, Veterans’ organizations and

local school ocials.

mvc.dps.mo.gov/docs/services/honoraryhsdiploma.pdf

Exemption from Proof of Residency for Students

If the family of a student living in Missouri moves to live with other

family members or live in a military family support community because

one or both of the child’s parents are stationed or deployed out of state

or deployed within Missouri under Title 32 or Title 10 active duty

orders, the student will be considered to have proof of residency and

may attend the school district in which the family member’s residence

or family support community is located. If the active duty orders expire

during the school year, the student may nish the school year in that

district.

MISSOURI DEPT. OF ELEMENTARY

& SECONDARY EDUCATION

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for

Military Children

dssmanuals.mo.gov/child-welfare-manual/child-welfare-manual-2019-

update/

e educational records and enrollment procedures for children of

military families transferring to/from Missouri fall under the guidelines

of the Interstate Compact, Section 160.2000 RSMo. e Interstate

Compact allows a military dependent who has completed an accredited

prekindergarten program or completed or attended a kindergarten

program in another state to enter kindergarten or rst grade even if the

child has not reached the required age for Missouri schools by August

1, 2008. It also allows school districts to accept a course in government

completed in another state when a student transfers to a Missouri

high school in ninth to twelfth grade to satisfy the state's graduation

requirement.

Missouri Returning Heroes’ Education Act

dhe.mo.gov/ppc/returningheroesact.php

Honorably discharged Veterans who served in a Combat Action Zone

and who are residents of Missouri may be eligible for the Missouri

Returning Heroes Education Act. is allows eligible Veterans to

attend public colleges or universities and limit their tuition to $50

per credit hour, once all other nancial aid is taken into account,

when enrolled into an undergraduate certicate or degree program.

If enrolled in a graduate certicate or degree program, the tuition is

not to exceed 30% of the cost of tuition and fees at a public college

or university. For more information or to verify eligibility, please

contact the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce

Development:

EDUCATION BENEFITS FOR VETERANS,

SPOUSES, & DEPENDENTS

War Veteran’s Survivor Grant Program

dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/wartimevetsurvivor.php

e War Veteran’s Survivor Grants are available annually to children

and spouses of Veterans whose deaths or injuries were a result of combat

action or were attributed to an illness that was contracted while serving

in combat action, or who became 80% disabled as a result of injuries

or accidents sustained in combat action since September 11, 2001. e

Veteran must have been a Missouri resident when rst entering the

military service or at the time of death or injury. For more information

or to verify eligibility, please contact the Missouri Department of Higher

Education and Workforce Development:

(800) 473-6757, opt 4

In-State Tuition Eligibility for Discharged Service Members

Anyone separating from the U.S. military service with an honorable or

general discharge who declares presence and residency in Missouri will be

considered a resident of Missouri for admission purposes and tuition at

approved public four-year and two-year institutions of higher education. If

attending a community college, presence within the taxing district of the

community college must also be declared.

In-State Tuition Eligibility for Military Dependents

A dependent of an active duty military member, who is residing in

Missouri, and whose Service Member is assigned to permanent duty in

the state is eligible for in-state tuition as long as they are continuously

enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program of a Missouri

higher education institution. Eligibility determination will be made at the

time the dependent is accepted for admission.

In-State Tuition Eligibility for National Guard and Reserve Members

Current members of the Missouri National Guard and members of a

reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will receive

in-state residency status for the purposes of tuition at any public four-year

institution of higher education, or in-district residency status for any two-

year public institution.

In-State Tuition Eligibility for National Guard and Reserve

Members

Current members of the Missouri National Guard and members of

a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States will

receive in-state residency status for the purposes of tuition at any public

four-year institution of higher education, or in-district residency status

for any two-year public institution.

Higher Education Tuition Refunds when Called to Active Duty

Students at public higher education institutions who are members of

the National Guard or armed forces reserves and are called to active

service under certain circumstances are eligible for tuition refunds or

for a grade of “incomplete.”

Bright Flight Scholarship Status when Called to Active Duty

If a Bright Flight Scholarship recipient cannot attend an approved

institution because of military service in any branch of the Armed

Forces of the United States, the student will be oered the scholarship

if he or she returns to full-time status within six months after

satisfactorily completing military service

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

(573) 522-9581 / (800) 877-8698

jobs.mo.gov/employer/incentives/work-opportunity-tax-credit

e Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit

incentive that Congress provides to private-sector businesses for hiring

individuals from nine target groups, including unemployed Veterans who

have consistently faced signicant barriers to employment. e main

objective of this program is to enable the targeted employees to gradually

move from economic dependency into self-suciency as they earn a

steady income and become contributing taxpayers, while the participating

employers are compensated by being able to reduce their federal income

tax liability.

WOTC Coordinator

Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development

301 W. High St. Suite 870, Jeerson City, MO 65102

State Contract and Business Preference for Service Connected

Disabled Veterans

In bidding for jobs or services with the State of Missouri, preference will

be given to disabled Veteran businesses doing business as Missouri rms,

corporations, or individuals, or which maintain Missouri oces or places

of business, when the quality of performance promised is equal or better

and the price quoted is the same or less.

Division of Purchasing & Materials Mgmt.

(573) 751-2387

E-mail: [email protected].gov

oa.mo.gov/purchasing/vendor-information/missouri-service-disabled-

veteran-business-enterprise-sdve-information

EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS BENEFITS

AND SERVICES

Missouri FIRST/Small Business Low Interest Loans

Veteran-owned small businesses can participate in the Missouri Linked

Deposit Program. Eligibility is any business owned by an honorably

discharged Veteran and Missouri resident who agrees to locate their

business in the state for at least three years and employs less than 100

employees, a majority of whom are Missouri residents. Participating

lending institutions must give priority to Veteran-owned businesses

when considering which small businesses should receive reduced-rate

loans. A Veteran who receives a small business loan through the Linked

Deposit Program must also complete a boots-to-business program

approved by the Dept. of Economic Development and be assigned a

mentor for 365 days following the loan approval date and must meet at

least once every 90 days

(573) 751-2372 | treasurer.mo.gov/content/low-interest-loans

Waivers for Dissolved Corporations due to Military Service

e Secretary of State will waive reinstatement fees and procedures

in the event a corporation was administratively dissolved for failure

to le an annual registration report during the business owner’s active

military service. All late fees will be waived, cancel the certicate

of dissolution, and reinstate the corporation in these circumstances.

Annual registration report fees may still be due for the years in which

no report was led.

Certain Business Fees Waived for Guard & Active Duty Members

f a specied organizer, majority shareholder, ocer, director, or partner

of a company, corporation, health services corporation, nonprot

corporation, cooperative company, or partnership is a member of the

MO National Guard or any other active duty member of the military,

resides in Missouri, and provides proof of service to the Secretary of

State, certain specied business fees will be waived.

(573) 751-4153/ (866) 223-6535, option 2

Occupational & Professional License Reciprocity

Any person who holds a valid current license issued by another state,

a branch or unit of the military, a territory of the United States, or the

District of Columbia, and who has been licensed for at least one year

in such other jurisdiction, may submit an application for a license in

Missouri in the same occupation or profession, and at the same practice

level, for which he or she holds the current license, along with proof of

current licensure and proof of licensure for at least one year in the other

jurisdiction, to the relevant oversight body in this state.

Professional License Extensions due to Military Service

A person whose job requires licensing or certication by the State

of Missouri who is called to active duty in the National Guard or

any Reserve Component of the Armed Services will not be required

to attend the continuing education or training required to maintain

the licensing or certication during the time of active duty. Upon

returning from active duty the person will not have to make up or

retake any training or education missed during that time.

Military Experience Allowed for Professional License Qualications

All professional licensing boards or commissions of the State of

Missouri shall accept education, training, or service completed by an

individual who is a member of the United States armed forces, reserves,

or national guard toward the qualications to receive the license or

certication upon presentation of satisfactory evidence by an applicant

for certication or licensure.

Licensure and Certication Test Costs

(888) 442-4551

dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/veterans-education/

licensure-certication-test-benets

Licensing and certication tests can be paid for by VA benets. A

licensing test is a test oered by a state, local or federal agency required

by law to practice an occupation. A certication test is a test designed

to provide an armation of an individual’s qualications in a specied

occupation. Certication is not required to practice an occupation

except where the occupational licensing requirements include

certication as part of those requirements.

Health Related Professional License Renewal While on Active Duty

When a person with a health-related professional license or certicate

in good standing by the State of Missouri is called to active duty, their

license or certicate will remain in good standing for the duration of

active duty. Renewal of the license or certicate while the person is

on active duty shall occur without the payment of dues. Continuing

education will not be required if certain requirements are met. e

existing license or certicate issued shall be continued as long as the

person is a member of the United States armed forces on active duty

and for a period of at least six months after being released from active

duty.

Courtesy Professional Licenses for Non-Resident Military Spouses

Any state agency or board that regulates an occupation or profession

must establish criteria for the issuance of a temporary courtesy license

to a nonresident spouse of an active duty member of the military

who has been transferred to Missouri allowing the spouse to lawfully

practice his or her occupation or profession in this state provided

certain qualications are met.

Missouri Division of Professional Registration at:

(573) 751-0293 | pr.mo.gov/

Private Employers May Grant Veterans Hiring Preference

Any private employer may grant preference in hiring and promotion to

any veteran, spouse of a disabled veteran who has a service-connected

permanent and total disability, or to a surviving spouse of a deceased

veteran.

Priority Processing of Professional Licenses for Military Spouses

All professional licensing boards and commissions shall give rst prior-

ity to spouses of members of the active duty component of the Armed

Forces of the United States in the processing of all professional licen-

sure or certication applications.

Unemployment Compensation for War on Terror Veterans

labor.mo.gov/militaryUI

A war on terror Veteran may be entitled to a weekly benet for 26

weeks with the dollar amount based on eight percent of the highest

wages paid to the Veteran in the ve calendar quarters prior to

deployment. e maximum weekly benet amount a Veteran can

receive is $1,153.64.

Unemployment Compensation for Military Spouses

labor.mo.gov/militaryUI

Individuals who quit work to relocate due to their spouses’ military

change of station (i.e., trailing military spouses) are potentially eligible

for unemployment benets. If a trailing military spouse quits work

to relocate to a residence from which it is impractical to commute to

the workplace and remains employed as long as reasonable prior to the

move, he or she may be eligible for unemployment benets, so long as

he or she meets other unemployment eligibility criteria.

Veterans Employment & Training Services

dol.gov/agencies/vets/

Provides Veterans and transitioning service members with resources

and services to succeed by maximizing their employment opportunities,

protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market

demands with qualied Veterans.

USDOL/VETS

Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Building

421 E. Dunklin St.

Jeerson City, MO 65101

(573) 751-3921

On–the-Job (OJT) Training and Apprenticeship

(888) 442-4551 | dese.mo.gov/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services/veterans-

education/job-training-apprenticeship

Veterans, Guard members, Reservists or a dependent of a Veteran may be

eligible to receive a monthly educational benet from the VA. OJT is received

while performing a job and earning wages. OJT programs must be at least

six months and may be up to two years in length. Apprenticeship Training is

on-the-job training, with 144 hours (minimum) per year of related technical

instruction. You receive your GI Bill benet while working full time and

earning wages.

Local Veterans Employment Representatives & Veteran Benet Specialists

(888) 728-5627 | jobs.mo.gov/

e Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development has sta

throughout the state to specically assist Veterans. Local Veterans Employment

Representatives (LVER) provide assistance in job placement, accessing needed

services, and advocate for Veterans by developing employment opportunities

with businesses. Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists

provide case management and develop career and job training opportunities for

Veterans, with special emphasis on Veterans with service-connected disabilities.

If you do not have a job or if you are not working in the occupation you want,

contact your local Missouri Career Center.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

esgr.mil | (816) 988-7960

ESGR seeks to develop and promote a culture in which all American

employers support and value the military service of their employees with

ESGR as the principal advocate within DoD. ey advocate relevant initiatives,

recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws and

resolving conict between employers and service members. ESGR encourages

employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global

perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce.

Priority for Qualied Veterans Employment by the State

State agencies which administer federally funded employment and training

programs for Veterans shall give priority to qualied Veterans and

other eligible persons.

Missouri State Employees Retirement System (MOSERS) benets

for Veterans

mosers.org| (800) 827-1063

Several benets are provided to state employees who are Veterans or are

deployed. Veterans may be eligible to purchase up to four years of active

duty military service credit performed prior to last becoming a member

of MOSERS. is includes active duty military training. If you elect

to purchase your active duty military service, you must purchase all that

you served (total months and days) up to a maximum of four years.

State employees who are called to active duty may receive credit

for active duty military service. ey can also continue to have life

insurance coverage for one year and long-term disability coverage for

one year provided they continue to pay for the coverage.

Time o for Civil Air Patrol & Coast Guard Auxiliary Duties

Any State employee or employee of a business with more than 50

workers and who is a member of the Civil Air Patrol or the United

States Coast Guard Auxiliary may be granted a leave of absence

without loss of time, pay, regular leave, negative ratings, or any other

rights or benets entitled when performing duties for CAP or USCG

for up to 15 days in any scal year, or unlimited time in response to

state or national emergencies in Missouri.

Show Me Heroes Program

(800) 728-5627

Show-Me Heroes oers On-the-Job Training (OJT) to help businesses

save costs while preparing new hires for vital jobs. Most service

members who are honorably discharged and are within ve years

of their discharge date or spouses of currently deployed or recently

discharged eligible service members within ve years of their discharge

date can participate.

Missouri Military Family Relief Fund (MMFRF)

moguard.ngb.mil/Programs/Missouri-Military-Family-Relief-Fund

(573) 638-9500 ext. 39688

MMFRF is a state-administered fund which assists families of

currently serving members of the Missouri National Guard/Reserves of

the Armed Forces of the United States and/or Missouri residents who

are currently serving members of the National Guard/Reserves of the

Armed Forces of the United States. Applicants can receive a grant up

to $3,000.00 based on the recommendation of a review panel.

Eligibility: Missouri National Guard or a Missouri resident Reserve

Component member; hold rank no higher than O-3 or W-2; have not

received a previous grant from this fund within the last 12 months; not

have a situation that requires a monetary resolution in less than a week.

To make a donation to MMFRF:

Missouri Military Family Relief Fund

NGMO-FWS-F

2405 Logistics Road

Jeerson City, MO 65101

Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program

energy.mo.gov/assistance-programs/liwap

(573) 751-2254

e Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Division of

Energy administers federal funds to a statewide network of 19 local

weatherization agencies. ese agencies provide weatherization services

to eligible clients, as well as training and guidance. To apply for

assistance, please contact the local weatherization agencies listed at the

above website

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & BENEFITS

Missouri Association for Community Action

(573) 634-2969

communityaction.org

e Missouri Association for Community Action is a statewide

association of 19 community action agencies that provide critical

services to families and communities. ey assist with childcare so

parents can obtain education to improve their job opportunities,

nd solutions to transportation obstacles so people can get to work,

weatherize homes to reduce energy costs, help families save to buy

homes of their own, and help families work their way to self-suciency

Missouri Universal Service Fund

missouriusf.com/

(573) 634-1319

e Missouri Universal Service Fund was established to help low-

income and disabled Missourians receive additional discounts for basic

local telephone service. You may qualify for a discount on your monthly

telephone bill if you are receiving low income or disability benets

under certain programs.

Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS)

(573) 751-4815

dss.mo.gov

The Department of Social Services is responsible for coordinating

programs to provide public assistance to children and their parents,

access to health care, child support enforcement assistance and to

provide specialized assistance to troubled youth. Some of the many

assistance programs include:

• Child Care Assistance

• Food Stamps

• Home and Community Based Programs

• Low Income Energy Assistance Program

• Mo HealthNet

• MoRx

• Nursing Care

• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families

STATE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

health.mo.gov

(573) 751-6400

DHSS provides information, services, and protections for Missouri

citizens. Key services for Veterans and Military include:

Adult Brain Injury Program

health.mo.gov/living/families/shcn/ahi.php

(800) 451-0669

e Adult Brain Injury Program provides assistance to Missouri

residents, individuals and families in locating, coordinating, and

purchasing rehabilitation and psychological services for adults who

have survived a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Individuals must be between the ages of 21 and 65. Service

coordination is available to adult survivors of TBI regardless of

nancial status. Rehabilitation services are available to individuals who

are eligible for the service and whose income is at or below 185% of

Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Long Term Care Ombudsman

health.mo.gov/seniors/ombudsman/

(800) 309-3282

e Long Term Care Ombudsman program serves residents of private

nursing homes and residential care facilities to provide support and

assistance with any problems or complaints. ey also work to connect

Veterans or spouses of deceased Veterans who reside in nursing homes

or residential care facilties with a Veterans Service Ocer to obtain VA

benets.

Belton

209 Cunningham Parkway

Belton, MO 64012

(816) 922-2161

Mexico

3460 S. Clark St.

Mexico, MO 65265

(573) 581-9630

Farmington

1580 W. Columbia St.

Farmington, MO 63640

(573) 760-1365

Cape Girardeau

3051 William St.

Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

(573) 339-0909

Cameron

311 Little Brick Rd.

Cameron, MO 64429

(816) 632-1369

Kirksville

506 Rosewood Dr.

Kirksville, MO 63501

(660) 627-8387

Jeerson City

3430 W Edgewood

Jeerson City, MO 65109

(573) 635-0233

Nevada

322 S. Prewitt

Nevada, MO 64772

(417) 448-8905

Branson

5571 Gretna Rd.

Branson, MO 65616

(417) 243-2300

CBOCs are VA operated medical facilities throughout the state that

oer primary care services to eligible Veterans.

Excelsior Springs

197 North McCleary Rd

Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

(816) 922-2970

Marsheld

1240 Banning St.

Marsheld, MO 65706

(417) 468-1963

Kansas City

4251 Northern Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64133

(816) 861-4700

Joplin

3015 S. Connecticut Ave.

Joplin, MO 6804

(800) 691-8387

VA COMMUNITY BASED

OUTPATIENT CLINICS

va.gov/health | (877) 222-8387

Camdenton

30 Lakeview Dr.

Camdenton, MO 65020

(573) 302-7890

St. Louis Primary Care Team 1

4974 Manchester Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63110

(314) 289-6566

Fort Leonard Wood/Waynesville

700 GW Lane

Waynesville, MO 65583

(573) 774-2285

Warrensburg

702 E. Young St.

Warrensburg, MO 64093

(816) 922-2500, ext. 54281

West Plains

1801 E. State Route K

West Plains, MO 65775

(417) 257-2454

Washington

1627 Aroy Dr.

Washington, MO 63090

(314) 289-7950

Paragould, AR

2420 Linwood Dr. Suite 3

Paragould , AR 72450

(870) 236-9756

Dyersburg, TN

1067 Vendall Rd.

Dyersburg, TN 38024

(731) 287-7289

Quincy, IL

721 Broadway St.

Quincy, Illinois 62301

(217) 224-3366

St. Louis Primary Care Team 2

2727 Washington Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63103

(314) 289-7659

St. Joseph

3302 S. Belt Highway, Suite P

St. Joseph, MO 64503

(816) 676-1044

St. Louis North County

6854 Parker Rd.

Florissant, MO 63033

(314) 286-6988

St. Charles County

844 Waterbury Falls Dr.

O’Fallon, MO 63368

(314) 286-6988

Sedalia

981 Winchester Dr.

Sedalia, MO 65301

(660) 826-3800

Sikeston

903 S. Kingshighway

Sikeston, MO 63801

(573) 472-2139

St. James

207 Matlock Dr.

St. James, MO 65559

(573) 265-0448

Springeld

1850 West Republic Rd.

Springeld, MO 65807

(417) 891-4800

Platte City

2303 Higgins, Ste. F

Platte City, MO 64079

(800) 952-8387 xt. 59141

St. Louis

3615 Olive St.

St. Louis, MO 63108

(314) 652-4100 ext. 56540

Kansas City

Kansas City VA Medical Center

4801 Linwood Blvd.

Kansas City, MO 64128

(816) 861-4700

Columbia

Harry S Truman Memorial

800 Hospital Dr.

Columbia, MO 65201-5297

(573) 814-6000

Poplar Blu

John J. Pershing Medical Center

1500 N. Westwood Blvd.

Poplar Blu, MO 63901

(573) 686-4151

St. Louis

Jeerson Barracks Division

1 Jeerson Barracks Dr.

Saint Louis, MO 63125

(314) 652-4100

St. Louis

John Cochran Division

915 North Grand Blvd.

Saint Louis, MO 63106

(314) 652-4100

Leavenworth, KS

Eisenhower VA Medical Center

4101 4th St. Tracway

Leavenworth, KS 66048

(913) 682-2000

Fayetteville, AR

Veterans HCS of the Ozarks

1100 North College Ave.

Fayetteville, AR 72703

(479) 443-4301

VA MEDICAL CENTERS

COVERING MISSOURI

va.gov/health | (877) 222-8387

Kansas City Vet Center

4800 Main St., Suite 107

Kansas City, MO 64112

(816) 922-5300

Springeld Vet Center

319 E. Battleeld Rd., Suite B

Springeld, MO 65807

(417) 891-4988

St. Louis Vet Center

287 N. Lindbergh Blvd.

Creve Coeur MO 63141

(314) 894-5739

Vet Centers are run by the VA, but separate from the medical centers.

Vet Centers guide Veterans and their families through some of the

major adjustments in lifestyle that can occur after combat and are

designed to help all Veterans.

Vet Center services include individual and group counseling in areas

such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), alcohol and drug

assessment, suicide prevention referrals, bereavement counseling, VA

benets assistance, employment counseling, community resources and

educational opportunities.

Columbia Vet Center

4040 Rangeline St.,Suite 105

Columbia, MO 65202

(573) 814-6206

MISSOURI VET CENTERS

vetcenter.va.gov | (877) 927-8387

Metro East Vet Center (St.

Louis Area)

228 West Pointe Dr.

Swansea, IL 62226

(314) 894-6105

TRICARE/DEERS

tricare.mil

TRICARE is the Department of Defense’s worldwide health care

program available to eligible beneciaries from any of the seven

uniformed services. Eligibility for TRICARE is determined by

information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System

(DEERS). For eligibility, enrollment, cost, and coverage details, visit

tricare.mil or contact your regional contractor.

TRICARE beneciaries can be divided into two main categories:

sponsors and family members. Sponsors are usually active duty

service members, National Guard/Reserve members or retired service

members. “Sponsor,” refers to the person who is serving or who has

served on active duty or in the National Guard or Reserves.

Depending on your beneciary category and location, you may be

eligible for dierent program options. Your options may change if you

move, if your sponsor changes location or status, or if you have a life

event such as getting married or becoming entitled to Medicare Part

A. For assistance with health care coverage when moving or traveling,

contact your regional contractor.

TRICARE in Missouri falls under the TRICARE West Region except

for the St. Louis area which is under TRICARE East Region.

TRICARE West Region

Health Net Federal Services, LLC

(844) 866-WEST

tricare-west.com

TRICARE East Region

Humana Military

(800) 444-5445

HumanaMilitary.com

tricare-east.com

If you are a service member, retiree, or dependent, DEERS registration

is the key to getting your TRICARE benets eligibility established.

Registration in DEERS

Eligibility for TRICARE is determined by the uniformed services

and reported to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System

(DEERS). All eligible beneciaries must have their eligibility status

recorded in DEERS.

Active-duty and retired service members are automatically registered

in DEERS, but they must take action to register their family members

and ensure they're correctly entered into the database. Mistakes in the

DEERS database can cause problems with TRICARE claims, so it is

critical to maintain your DEERS information.

ID Cards

To use TRICARE, you must be registered in DEERS and have a valid

uniformed services or military identication (ID) card. e ID card

states on the back, in the "Medical" block, whether you are eligible for

medical care from military or civilian sources.

When getting care, your provider will ask to see a copy of your ID

card and will make copies for his or her records. Please ensure you

have your ID card with you whenever you are getting care or having

prescriptions lled

Listed below are Missouri Guard DEERS Oces. ere may be an

Active Duty or Reserve unit DEERS oce closer to you. You can

Cape Girardeau

(573) 339-6200

Jeerson City

(573) 638-9500, ext. 37731

Missouri Guard DEERS Oces

St. Louis-Jeerson Barracks

(314) 416-6619

St. Joseph

(816) 236-3330

HOMELESS VETERANS

Missouri VA Homeless Veteran Program Coordinators

Each VA Medical Center in Missouri has a Homeless Veterans

Coordinator.e Coordinator provides information about the services

for homeless Veterans through the Veterans Health Administration.

Each facility is unique and services vary among each medical center.

Homeless Veterans in need of assistance after hours when the

Coordinator is unavailable should contact the VA medical center’s

emergency room.

Kansas City

KC VA Medical Center

4801 Linwood Blvd.

Kansas City, MO 64128

(816) 861-4700

Columbia

Truman Medical Center

800 Hospital Dr.

Columbia, MO 65201

(573) 814-6000

Poplar Blu

Pershing Medical Center

1500 N. Westwood Blvd.

Poplar Blu, MO 63901

573-686-4151

St. Louis

Jeerson Barracks Medical Center

1 Jeerson Barracks Dr.

Saint Louis, MO 63125

(314) 652-4100 ext. 55459

St. Louis

John Cochran Medical Center

915 North Grand Blvd.

Saint Louis, MO 63106

(314) 652-4100 ext. 55460

Springeld

Gene Taylor VA Clinic

1850 West Republic Rd.

Springeld, MO 65807

(844) 501-8387 Ext.64500

VA Homeless Veterans Initiative

va.gov/homeless | (877) 424-3838

e VA has a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans to ensure

homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7

access to trained counselors. e hotline is intended to assist homeless

Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and

local partners, community agencies, service providers and others in the

community.

Missouri Substitute Addresses for Homeless Veterans

Unless otherwise prohibited by law, a homeless Veteran may use a

charitable, religious, fraternal, or Veterans organization as a substitute

mailing address to receive state or federal assistance if the organization

meets the following:

• e purpose of the organization is to provide charitable, religious,

fraternal, or Veterans services

• e organization has been providing these services for more than

10 years

• e organization is willing to be the substitute address for the

homeless Veteran.

Free Criminal Background Checks for Homeless Veterans

Employment

e Missouri State Highway Patrol, as the designated Missouri State

Identication Bureau, will provide at no cost a criminal background

check in connection with gaining employment, housing, or any other

service for any homeless former member of the armed forces who has

been honorably discharged.

Child Custody & Visitation

Missouri Statute 452.413: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and

Enforcement Act states that if a deploying military parent is to be

separated from a child, a court shall not enter a nal order modifying

the terms of custody or visitation until 90 days after the deployment

ends unless there is a written agreement by both parties. Deployment

or future deployment shall not be the sole factor to support a

permanent modication of the custody or visitation terms established

in an existing order.

Child Support

Should you have questions on the following, please contact the

Missouri Department of Social Services’ Child Support Enforcement

(CSE) oce to which your case is assigned, or the CSE Customer

Relations Unit at 1-800-859-7999.

Review and Modication

If you experience a change in your income as a result of being called to

active duty, you may request that CSE modify your child support.

Income Withholding

If you have experienced a change in your income and have an

obligation to repay past-due support, you may request that CSE adjust

your past-due payment amount.

Children’s Health Care Coverage

If you are ordered to provide health care coverage for your child(ren)

and have not done so, CSE will ask the military to enroll the child(ren)

in the appropriate health care plan.

LEGAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

Missouri Attorney General’s Military Legal Assistance Team

ago.mo.gov/home/military-legal-assistance-team

e Missouri Attorney General’s Oce

Military Legal Assistance Team

P.O. Box 899

Jeerson City, MO 65102

(573) 751-6733

e MLAT provides pro bono legal assistance to service members

and veterans in Missouri for qualifying legal matters. e program

also oers educational opportunities for Missouri service members,

veterans, and businesses. e MLAT is Missouri’s rst statewide

attorney general-led program oering our military communities access

to pro bono civil legal services.

TAX BENEFITS

(816) 236-9440 | dor.mo.gov/military

Department of Revenue Military Liaison

e Missouri Department of Revenue has a Military Liaison to assist

military personnel with questions about Missouri income tax and other

issues. You may also obtain information about Missouri taxes from the

Department by contacting:

Taxation Division

PO Box 2200

Jeerson City, MO 65105

(573) 751-3505

Income Tax Deduction for Military Retirement Pension

Beginning January 1, 2016, all military retirement pension income will be

100% deductible from Missouri Income Tax. (RSMo 143.124)

Income Tax Deduction for National Guard and Reserves

Beginning January 2020, 20% of income received in performance of

Inactive Duty for Training (IDT) of the National Guard, Annual

Training Status (AT) of the National Guard, or in reserve components

of the Armed Forces of the United States will be exempt from Missouri

state taxes. is deduction will increase 20% annually until January 2024

when all National Guard or reserve component military income will be

tax free.

Property Tax Exempt for Total Service-Connected Disabled POWs

dor.mo.gov/military/

(573) 751-3505

Any citizen of Missouri who is a former Prisoner of War as dened by

law, and who has a total service-connected disability, shall be exempt

from owing taxes on all real property used as a homestead as dened by

law.

Missouri State Income Tax Exemption for Active Duty Members

Any military income earned as compensation for being a member of the

active duty component of the armed forces may be deducted from the

person’s Missouri adjusted gross income to determine that individual’s

Missouri taxable income.

Property Tax Receipt Waiver for Out of State Military

Military applicants who did not receive their renewal notice and are

stationed outside of the state of Missouri are eligible for waiver of their

property tax receipt verication requirement if the applicant provides a

Leave and Earnings Statement which does NOT indicate Missouri as his

or her home of record.

Personal Property Tax Credit

dor.mo.gov/personal/ptc/

e Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim gives credit to certain senior

citizens and certain 100 percent disabled individuals for a portion of the

real estate taxes or rent paid for the year. If you are 100 percent disabled

as a result of military service, you are not required to include your veteran

payments and benets when lling out the tax credit application. You

must attach a letter from the Veterans Administration that states you are

100 percent disabled as a result of military service.

e credit is for a maximum of $750 for renters and $1,100 for owners

who owned and occupied their home. If you rent from a facility that does

not pay property taxes, you are not eligible for a Property Tax Credit.

Sales Tax Exemption for Equipment to Modify Vehicles for Use by

Individuals with Disabilities

Equipment purchased to modify a vehicle to be used by an individual

with disabilities is exempt from sales tax. To receive the exemption, the

applicant when titling the vehicle at Department of Revenue or a License

Oce must present an invoice or other documentation showing the

vehicle and equipment price separately in order for the equipment to be

exempt. Specically, 144.030.2(18), RSMo provides an exemption for

“items used solely to modify motor vehicles to permit the use of such

motor vehicles by individuals with disabilities.”

MENTAL HEALTH CARE

Missouri Department of Mental Health

dmh.mo.gov/veterans

(800) 364-9687

Missouri’s Service Members, Veterans and their families face unique

challenges: physical and mental trauma from deployments, separation

from families, death, physical injuries and the invisible wounds of war to

name a few. e Missouri Department of Mental Health is committed to

serving those who serve and their families.

Military Community Mental Health Provider Map

By providing a web-based interactive map the Missouri Department of

Mental Health helps connect the military community with clinicians that

meet their specic needs. Type in your address then use lters that best

describe the health concern you have. e lter options also include if

the provider accepts Tricare insurance and if they have experience with

the military community.

dmh.mo.gov/veterans

Veterans Crisis Line

988 and Press 1

Chat online at: veteranscrisisline.net/

Or text: 838255

e Veterans Crisis Line is a toll-free, condential resource that connects

Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualied, caring VA

responders.

Free and condential support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,

365 days a year, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA

health care.

MEDALS AND MILITARY RECORDS

Missouri Veteran Awards Program

moguard.ngb.mil/Resources/Veteran-Awards/

e Veterans Awards Program provides a medal, medallion, and

certicate to Missouri residents who served in the following conicts:

World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraqi

Freedom, and New Dawn. World War II Veterans who participated

in the D-Day Invasion of Europe are also eligible to receive a replica

of the Jubilee of Liberty medal. Missouri National Guard members

may also apply for these medals whether or not they were residents of

Missouri. Veterans, spouses of Veterans, or the eldest living survivor of

Veterans who meet the requirements can apply.

Oce of the Adjutant General

Veterans Awards

P.O. Box 1808

Jeerson City, MO 65102

(866) 834-3431

Replacement of Medals

Requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals,

decorations, and awards should be directed to the specic branch of the

military in which the Veteran served. A Veterans Service Ocer can

assist in ling for replacement medals or awards.

Unclaimed Military Medals and Awards

Missouri State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division

(573) 751-0123

Treasurer.mo.gov/Military

e contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes are turned over to the

Treasurer’s oce that may include military medals and insignia. ey

may post the names and last known addresses of the safe deposit box

owners from which the medals were found to return to the heroes who

earned them or their families.Missouri National Guard

Records Archives

moguard.ngb.mil/Resources/Veteran-Services/

(573) 638-9683 or (573) 638-9890

e Missouri National Guard Archives receive and maintain ocial

military les on all retired or discharged Missouri National Guard

members and Certicates of Release or Discharge from Active Duty

(DD Form 214) for all Missouri Veterans that designated Missouri

as their home of record at the time of discharge from 1942 to present

date.

State Military Records Archive

s1.sos.mo.gov/records/archives/archivesdb/soldiers/

e archives hold military records of Missourians who served in

domestic and foreign wars between 1812 and World War I and

includes individual service cards, payrolls, muster and descriptive rolls,

reports, orders, and reparation claims.

Hunting & Fishing Permit Exemptions for Veterans and Active

Personnel

mdc.mo.gov/permits/permit-exemption

Honorably discharged veterans or active personnel who:

• Have service-related disability of 60% or greater

• Were a prisoner of war during military service

• Are assigned as a patient to a Warrior Transition Brigade, Warrior

Transition Unit, or military medical center

May sh and hunt (except deer and turkey) without permit. You must

carry a certied statement of eligibility from the U.S. Department of

Veterans Aairs or orders showing assignment to a Warrior Transition

Brigade or Warrior Transition Unit, or carry admission verication to a

military medical center.

Resident Permit Qualications for Military, Veterans, & Federal

Employees

• All members of the U.S. armed forces stationed and residing in

Missouri on permanent change of station status and immediate

family members residing with them.

• Any member of the U.S. military currently assigned as a patient

to a Warrior Transition Brigade, Warrior Transition Unit or a

military medical center; must carry orders showing assignment

to a Warrior Transition Brigade or Warrior Transition Unit, or

admissions verication to a military medical center while hunting

and purchasing permits.

• Missouri residents employed by the United States in the District

of Columbia or serving in the U.S. armed forces. (Immediate

family members who reside with them also may purchase resident

permits.)

LICENSING AND PERMITS

Hunting and Fishing

Guard and Reserve Small Game Hunting & Fishing Permit

huntsh.mdc.mo.gov/permits/special-shing-and-hunting-permits

For residents of Missouri who are currently, or have in the previous

twelve (12) months, been mobilized and serving on full-time active

military duty in either the National Guard (in Federal Status) or

Reserve forces of the United States to chase, pursue, take, possess and

transport sh, frogs, mussels, clams, turtles, craysh, live bait, birds

(except wild turkey) and mammals (except deer), and to sell furbearers

taken by hunting.

Fee: ve dollars ($5).

LICENSING AND PERMITS

Other

Marriage License for Out of State Military

If one of the applicants for a marriage license has been called or or-

dered to active military duty out of the state or country, the recorder of

deeds may issue a license if an adavit or sworn statement is submitted

by the military applicant on a form furnished by the recorder of deeds

which includes the necessary information for the recorder of deeds to

issue a marriage license.

e military applicant must attest that they have been called or ordered

to active military duty out of the state or country, which will be veri-

ed by the military applicant's military ocer and acknowledged by a

notary public.

e Missouri Department of Revenue has a Military Liaison to assist

with questions about Missouri income tax, driver licenses, motor

vehicle registrations, and other issues. You may also obtain information

about motor vehicle and driver license from the Department by

contacting:

Driver License Bureau

PO Box 200

Jeerson City, MO 65105

(573) 526-2407

Motor Vehicle Bureau

PO Box 100

Jeerson City, MO 65105

(573) 526-3669

Motorcycle Driving Exam Exemption

An Active Duty Member of the U.S. Armed Forces who successfully

completes a military motorcycle rider training course that meets or

exceeds the Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum standards will

not be required to take further driving tests to obtain a motorcycle or

motortricycle license or endorsement.

Commercial Driver Exam (CDL) Exemptions

Missouri allows active duty military or retired military personnel to

complete an application for waiver of skills and written testing to

obtain a commercial driver license. Applicant must have a minimum

of 60 days active duty driving experience in a commercial motor vehicle

for the military (not vehicle training) within the 2 years prior to date of

application for waiver. e application is available on-line or acquired

at a local license oce.

Veterans Identication on Driver’s License or State I.D. Card

A Veteran may apply to the Department of Revenue to obtain a state

driver’s license or identication card showing Veteran designation.

DEPT. OF REVENUE VETERAN BENEFITS

(816) 236-9440 | dor.mo.gov/military

Renewal of Driver Documents

Missouri allows for an early renewal of driver licenses, permits, or non-

driver license documents for persons leaving the state or country. An

applicant can apply for early renewal at a local license oce prior to

leaving to ensure the document does not expire while deployed.

Missouri allows renewal by mail for members of the armed forces and

their dependents. Applicants should submit renewal form DOR-4317

(available dor.mo.gov/forms/). Any Missouri resident upon active duty

discharge from the military will have 90 days after re-establishment

of residence within the state or 6 months from the date of discharge,

whichever is sooner, to renew an expired driver’s license without taking

the full examination. e expired license is not valid for driving.

Driver License Suspensions & Revocations to be Stayed

Missouri has a process for driver license suspensions and revocations

to be stayed in certain cases for members of the armed forces on active

duty. e suspensions and revocations will remain in a stayed status

until sixty days after the military service ends. For information on

how to get your license reinstated or to nd out what is on your driver

record call (573) 526-2407. You may also access the Missouri Driver

Guide on-line.

Vehicle Registration Renewal and Required Documents

Military applicants may renew an expired motor vehicle registration

up to 60 days after completion of military service without a renewal

penalty.

Titling and Inspections

Military applicants may authorize another individual to sign the

General Adavit (DOR-768) indicating the vehicle is out-of-state

and will be inspected within ten days of returning to Missouri, if

applicable. Military applicants are allowed 180 days from completion

of military service before a title penalty is assessed on the purchase

of a motor vehicle, trailer, boat, outboard motor, all terrain vehicle, or

manufactured home.

Extensions

Any person engaged in the performance of active duty in a U. S.

military conict for 30 days or more will receive an extensionfor

complying with certain motor vehicle laws. Active duty military

personnel who sell a vehicle and are deployed before a new vehicle can

be purchased are allowed an extension of 180 days after return to

purchase a vehicle and obtain the tax allowance.

Specialty Plates

dor.mo.gov/motorv/plates

Missouri has over 30 dierent types of military and veteran

personalized license plates available to qualied individuals. To preview

these specialty plates or read the requirements to obtain them, visit the

Missouri Department of Revenue at the above website.

Any surviving spouse of an individual who would have been eligible

to obtain a United States Armed Forces, Coast Guard, Merchant

Marines, Reserves, Missouri National Guard, or United States Marine

Corps League special license plate may obtain the plate as long as the

spouse does not remarry.

Certication Renewal Exemption for Disabled Plates & Placards.

A person who presents proof of permanent disability from the

United States Veterans Administration is exempt from the four-year

certication requirement for renewal of disabled license plates or

placards. Initial applications must include a physician’s statement

conrming the individual’s disability.

rough the Transportation Network, DAV volunteers drive sick and

disabled Veterans to and from VA medical facilities for treatment.

Please use the following contacts to see if transportation is available in

your area.

Michael T. Elmore

Program Manager

411 E. Northtown Rd.

Kirksville, MO 63501

(660) 627-0328

Harry S Truman Medical Center

800 Hospital Dr., Room 538

Columbia, MO 65201

(573) 814-6002

Springeld DAV Chapter 11

2525 E. Division St.

Springeld, MO 6503

(417) 862-3910

Kansas City VA Medical Center

4801 Linwood Blvd.,

Room M1-569

Kansas City, MO 64128

(816) 922-2884

John J. Pershing Medical Center

1500 N. Westwood Blvd.

Poplar Blu, MO 63901

(573) 778-4616

John Cochran Medical Center

915 N. Grand Blvd.

Room A339D

St. Louis, MO 63106

(314) 289-6443

Jeerson Barracks Medical Center

1 Jeerson Barracks Dr.

Building 1, Room C 110

St. Louis, MO 63125

(314) 289-6443

DAV TRANSPORTATION NETWORK

Air Force Association

afa.org

[email protected]

(800) 727-3337

Air Force Sergeants Association

hqafsa.org

(800) 638-0594

Veterans Service Organizations provide Veterans with benets, services,

camaraderie with fellow Veterans, and opportunities to serve their

communities. For a more comprehensive list of Veteran Organization

visit veteranbenets.mo.gov/social-groups.

American Ex-Prisoner Of War Association

axpow.org

hq@axpow.org

(817) 649-2979

101st Airborne Division Association

screamingeagle.org

membershipadmin@screamingeagle.org

(931) 431-0199

40 & 8

fortyandeight.org

tbennett@fortyandeight.org

(317)634-1804

VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Fleet Reserve Association

fra.org

[email protected]

800-372-1924

The American Legion

missourilegion.org

[email protected]

800-846-9023 ext. 226

The American Legion Auxiliary

dptmoala2.wixsite.com/deptmoala

[email protected]

573-636-9133

American Veterans (AMVETS)

amvets.org

[email protected]

877-726-8387

Blue Star Families

bluestarfam.org

[email protected]

202-630-2583

Catholic War Veterans (CWV)

cwv.org

admin@cwv.org

703-549-3622

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

dav.org

[email protected]

877-426-2838

Military Order of the World Wars

moww.org

membership@moww.org

703-683-4911

Military Order of the Purple Heart

purpleheart.org

[email protected]

703-642-5360

Military Ocers Association of America

moaa.org

[email protected]

800-234-6622

Marine Corps League

mclnational.org

www.momcl.org

[email protected]

703-207-9588

Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America

iava.org

[email protected]

212-982-9699

Jewish War Veterans of the USA

jwv.org

jwv@jwv.org

202-265-6280

Korean War Veterans Association

kwva.us

[email protected]

217-345-4414

United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.

ussvi.org/home.asp

o[email protected]

(877) 542-DIVE

Special Forces Association

specialforcesassociation.org

secretary@specialforcesassociation.org

(910) 485-5433

Student Veterans of America

studentveterans.org

[email protected]

(202) 223-4710

National Association of Atomic Veterans

naav.com

[email protected]

(417) 627-9577

National Association of Black Veterans

nabvets.org

[email protected]

(877) 622-8387

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)

gatewaypva.org

info@gatewaypva.org

(800) 426-4058

USO of Missouri

missouri.uso.org

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)

vva.org

[email protected]

(800) 882-1316

Women’s Army Corps Veterans Association

armywomen.org

[email protected]

(256) 820-6824

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

vfwmo.org

stateheadquarters@mo.vfwwebmail.com

(888) 276-8609

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary (VFW)

movfwaux.org

[email protected]

Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association

vhpa.org

[email protected]

(800) 505-VHPA (8472)

Veterans For Peace

veteransforpeace.org

[email protected]

(314) 725-6005

Missouri Military and Overseas Voting Access Portal

momilitaryvote.com

Military and overseas voters can take advantage of the Missouri

Military and Overseas Voting Access Portal to register to vote, request

an absentee ballot, and receive an absentee ballot quickly and securely.

Using the Missouri Military and Overseas Voting Access Portal,

eligible voters who submit an absentee ballot request through the portal

will receive an absentee ballot for each election in which absentee

voting is conducted through December 31 of the following year. Voters

located in combat zone, hostile re or imminent danger areas will also

be able to securely send their marked ballots to their local election

authority.

Registering to Vote After Deadline

If you have been discharged from military service, have returned from a

military deployment or activation, or have separated from employment

outside the territorial limits of the United States after the deadline to

on the Friday before the election, providing documentation showing

evidence of qualifying for late registration. You may also vote on

Election Day without prior registration for federal and state issues at

your polling place with a federal postcard application. For eligibility

requirements call (573) 751-2301.

Candidate Filing for Elections while on Active Duty

A candidate on active duty with the armed forces may have a

representative draw for his or her placement on an election ballot.

VOTING: MILITARY & OVERSEAS

(573) 751-2301 \ sos.mo.gov/elections

FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERS

Family Assistance Centers are designed to assist the families of service

members during training or mobilization. A Family Assistance Center

provides resources to help family members cope with any issue they

encounter as a military dependant.

Statewide Coordinator

2405 Logistics Rd.

Jeerson City, MO 65101

(573) 638-9500 ext. 37009

11955 Natural Bridge Rd.

Bridgeton, MO 63044

(314) 832-1158 ext. 13008

2626 Independence Ave.

Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

(573) 339-6206 ext. 16206

8133 Iowa Ave., Bldg. 986

Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473

(573) 329-9000 ext. 39027

24 Davis St.

Jeerson Barracks, MO 63125

(314) 416-6638 ext. 36638

801 Armory Dr.

Jeerson City, MO 65109

(573) 659-1600 ext. 31626

2000 W. 32nd St.

Joplin, MO 64804

(417) 624-0722 ext. 13132

7600 Ozark Rd.

Kansas City, MO 64129

(816) 922-5000 ext. 35106

408 S. 26th St.

Lexington, MO 64067

(660) 259-4262 ext. 13620

1616 S. Missouri St.

Macon, MO 63552

(660) 385-1167 ext. 13716

301 N. Woodbine Rd.

St. Joseph, MO 64506

(816) 390-8693 ext. 15402

2001 Clarendon Rd.

Sedalia, MO 65301

(816) 559-4100 ext. 34022

1400 N. Fremont Ave.

Springeld, MO 65802

(417) 868-6024 ext. 36024

MISCELLANEOUS

Museum of Missouri Military History

Located at the Ike Skelton Training Center, this museum houses

exhibits beginning from 1808, the activation date of the Missouri

Militia. Exhibits continue from the War of 1812 to the Global War on

Terror. Closed all major holidays.

Museum of Missouri Military History

2405 Logistics Road

Jeerson City, MO 65101

(573) 638-9603

Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 AM -4:00 PM

Admission: Free Admission

Missouri Veterans History Project

mvhp.net

Missouri Veterans History Project

c/o UMSL Veterans Studies Program

574 Clark Hall

1 University Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63121

(314) 516-6037

info@MVHP.net

Missouri has over 426,000 military Veterans living in the state today.

Each has an experience and a story to tell that can benet us all.

However, each day more of our military Veterans pass away and their

stories go with them. Missouri Veterans History Project collects these

stories from our Veterans and displays them for the benet of our

Veterans, our state and our country. e program is open to all men and

women currently residing in Missouri who have served in any branch

of the United States military.

Memorial Designation Program

modot.org/memorial-designation-programs

Under certain conditions, and within specic guidelines, Missouri

highways and bridges can be named after individuals (deceased 2

years) or events. Go to the MoDOT website for directions, forms

and applications needed to begin the process, which must be approved

and voted upon by the Missouri Legislature. e current fee for two

standard (6’ x 3’) signs is $2,400 due with submission of the application.

Heroes Way Interchange Program

modot.org/memorial-designation-programs

is program allows for interstate and state-numbered highway

interchanges to be designated for Missouri residents who were in the

armed forces and had been killed in action on or after September 11,

2001 in either Afghanistan or Iraq while serving the military. e

memorial signs will be installed within the interchange on the right

side of the highway, one sign per each travel direction. e current fee

for two standard (6’ x 3’) signs is $2,400 due with submission of the

application.

Minority Veterans are often unaware of available benets, and resrouces

that can give them guidance and assistance in informing them about

Veterans benets and encourage them to work with a Veterans Service

Ocer to apply for those benets.

Visit veteranbenets.mo.gov/minority-veterans for available resources.

Kansas City VA Medical Center

4801 Linwood Blvd

Kansas City, MO 64128

(816) 861-4700, ext 56050

St. Louis VA Medical Center

915 North Grand Blvd.

Saint Louis, MO 63106

(314) 289-6476

Truman VA Medical Center

800 Hospital Dr.

Columbia, MO 65201-5297

(573) 814-6316

Pershing Medical Center

1500 N. Westwood Blvd.

Poplar Blu, MO 63901

(573) 778-4726

St. Louis VA Regional Oce

9700 Page Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63132

(800) 827-1000

Jeerson Barracks Nat. Cemetery

2900 Sheridan Road

St. Louis, MO 63125

(314) 845-8320

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Aairs Minority Veterans Coordinators

MINORITY VETERANS

Women Veterans Coordinators ensure that women Veterans have

equitable access to federal and state Veterans services and ensure

women Veterans are aware of their VA benets, know who to contact,

and how to apply for these benets.

To nd resources available specically to women Veterans visit

veteranbenets.mo.gov/women-veterans.

St. Louis VA Regional Oce

400 South, 18th St.

St. Louis, MO 63103

(800) 827-1000

Kansas City Medical Center

4251 Northern Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64133

(816) 861-4700 ext. 5650

Truman VA Medical Center

800 Hospital Dr.

Columbia, MO 65201

(573) 814-6000 ext. 56457

Pershing Medical Center

1500 N. Westwood Blvd.

Poplar Blu, MO 63901

(573) 778-4398

St. Louis Medical Center

1 Jeerson Barracks Dr.

St. Louis, MO 63125

(314) 289-7676

Leavenworth, KS

Eisenhower VA Medical Center

4101 4th St. Tracway

Leavenworth, KS 66048

(785) 350-3111 ext. 54569

Fayetteville, AR

Veterans HCS of the Ozarks

1100 North College Ave.

Fayetteville, AR 72703

(479) 443-4301 Ext. 65321

U.S. Dept. of Veterans Aairs Women Veterans Coordinators

WOMEN VETERANS

A Veteran who is incarcerated may not be aware of the services and

programs that the VA and the Missouri Veterans Commission can

provide or coordinate prior to and after leaving prison.

Missouri Veterans Commission has collaborated with the Department

of Corrections to support the Missouri Reentry Process (MRP). e

Missouri Rentry Process (MRP) is designed to prepare oenders to

be successful, productive, taxpaying citizens upon their release from

prison. is endeavor requires an integrated network of support to help

oenders address barriers to their success. Returning can be dicult.

With the assistance of their case manager/social worker, oenders

within three to six months of release can be referred to a Veterans

Service Ocer in the community where they will be living who will

assist them with their VA benets.

JUSTICE INVOLVED VETERANS

Resources:

Missouri Veterans Commission

veteranbenets.mo.gov/justice-involved-veterans/

VA Healthcare for Reentry Veterans (HCVR)

www.va.gov/homeless/reentry.asp

Missouri Department of Corrections MRP Program

doc.mo.gov/programs/missouri-reentry-process

Missouri Veterans Commission

P.O. Drawer 147

573-751-3779 | [email protected]

mvc.dps.mo.gov

veteranbenets.mo.gov

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