Wyoming Veteran Benefits

There are no individual income taxes in Wyoming. Distributions received from the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) are not taxed.

Wyoming offers a property tax exemption of $6000 on the assessed value of a Veteran's primary residence. If the exemption is not used on real property, it may be applied to a vehicle's licensing fee.

Wyoming will pay tuition at community colleges or the University of Wyoming, for overseas combat Veterans, their surviving spouses and dependents. Students can receive financial assistance for eight semesters within an eight-year period.

Wyoming will pay the matriculation fees and tuition at a university, community college, or vocational training institution in Wyoming for the children and spouse of a Wyoming National Guard Service member who dies or is permanently and totally disabled while serving on state active duty or authorize

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services UI Program pays temporary benefits to workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own. Applicants must be able, available, and actively seeking work for each week they file a claim for benefits.

Current service members and Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from Wyoming hunter safety requirements when purchasing hunting licenses.

The Wyoming Military Assistance Trust Fund provides financial grants for service members and their dependents in times of financial hardship or emergencies that are directly related to state or federal active duty service.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue a free lifetime bird hunting, small game hunting and fishing license to eligible disabled Veterans. This license remains valid as long as the Veteran is a Wyoming resident.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue a free lifetime fishing license to eligible disabled Veterans. This license remains valid as long as the Veteran is a Wyoming resident.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department offers free resident general elk, general deer, game bird/small game and daily fishing licenses to resident service members on leave during active duty service in a combat zone.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue a free lifetime bird hunting, small game hunting and fishing license to resident Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will issue free fishing licenses to Veterans who are participating in fishing events organized by a VA Hospital in Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health, the Wyoming Department of Family Services or a resident of the Wyoming Veterans' Home.

Nonresident active duty service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who have been stationed in Wyoming for 90 days or more are eligible to purchase Wyoming Game and Fish Department licenses for resident prices.

The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum in Casper shares the memory and legacy of Wyoming Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces from the Spanish-American War to today's War on Terror.

The Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery, located in Evansville, provides a dignified final resting place for Veterans and their eligible family members.

State employees who are service members serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces receive 15 days paid military leave per calendar year without loss of seniority, status, efficiency rating, vacation, sick leave or other benefits.

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services', Employment and Training Workforce Centers offer employment and training services to Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and spouses or caregivers.

Wyoming offers a hiring preference to eligible Veterans and their surviving spouses when they apply for state employment. Applicants must meet the requirements for the position and be able to accomplish the duties of that position.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

The Wyoming Hilton Honors Military Program helps make the career transition from service in the U.S. Armed Forces to civilian employment easier for current and former service members. The Hilton Honors Military Program provides hotel accommodation for required employment related travel.

The VA provides valuable life insurance benefits to Veterans, active and reserve component service members and their families to provide financial security given the extraordinary risks involved in military Service. The VA provides the following life insurance benefit programs:

TRICARE Reserve Select is a premium-based plan, available worldwide for Selected Reserve, (U.S. Armed Forces Reserve and National Guard service members) and their families who meet the following qualifications:

Wyoming counties provide financial assistance for Veterans who did not leave sufficient funds to pay for their funeral expenses. Counties will pay $500 for the preparation and transportation of the body and $1,500 for burial. Proof must be provided that the Veteran served in the U.S.

The VA National Cemetery Administration has one national cemetery in Wyoming. Please see the local location listing for the nearest cemetery.

Veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces can request a Veteran designation on Wyoming driver licenses and ID cards that can serve as proof of honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation offers eight distinctive license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of service members, Veterans, retired service members and eligible family members. A short description of some of these license plates is listed below.

Wyoming resident Purple Heart recipients are eligible for the Wyoming Purple Heart Recipient license plate. Applicants must provide official documentation they received the Purple Heart. There is no application fee for this license plate.

Resident disabled Veterans who have a 50% or more service-connected disability rating and receive compensation from the VA are eligible for the Wyoming Disabled Veteran license plate.

Resident Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge are eligible for the Wyoming Veteran license plate. These license plates are available with the Seal of the Veteran's branch of service. Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 when applying.

Active duty service members may have the expiration date of their driver license waived. Service members who show their valid active duty military ID card when applying for a Wyoming driver license will receive an "I" restriction that waives the expiration date.

Wyoming National Guard Service members are exempt from the following:

The Wyoming Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Act provides for the appointment of guardians to act on behalf of any Wyoming resident Veteran (or their dependents) who has been determined to be unable to handle their personal estate due to age, infirmity or disability and are eligible for VA benefits.

The Wyoming MFHP's mission is to coordinate and provide the appropriate final tribute to eligible Wyoming Veterans to acknowledge their faithful and honorable service to Wyoming and the Nation.

The Wyoming National Guard Referral Incentive Program is seeking the assistance from Wyoming National Guard Service members to enlist new recruits. Service members who provide a lead to recruiters that results in an enlistment are eligible for a $500 bonus.

The VA has numerous resources and locations throughout the state available to assist Veterans and family members. To find a VA location in Wyoming enter Wyoming in the location field and choose the facility type you are searching for from the drop down menu at the "Learn more…" link below.