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Benefits Worth Exploring
Based on your profile, BRIDGE identified programs that may be worth investigating. Eligibility ultimately depends on the applicable program or government agency.
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California Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
California State Board of Equalization · State
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your profile indicates a California resident, a service-connected disability rating, and homeowner status.
A state property tax exemption that may reduce the assessed value of a principal residence for qualifying disabled veterans.
May be worth exploring.
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VA Dental Care
Department of Veterans Affairs · Health
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your profile identifies VA Health Care enrollment but no dental benefit for you or your household.
VA dental care is available to veterans who meet specific eligibility criteria; it is not automatically included with VA Health Care enrollment.
May be worth exploring.
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CHAMPVA
Department of Veterans Affairs · Family
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your household includes a spouse and dependents with no comprehensive health coverage identified. CHAMPVA eligibility should be checked before private options.
A health care program in which VA shares the cost of covered services for eligible family members of veterans meeting specific criteria.
May be worth exploring.
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Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA / Chapter 35)
Department of Veterans Affairs · Education
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your profile includes dependent children and a service-connected disability rating.
Education and training assistance for eligible dependents of veterans meeting certain disability or service criteria.
May be worth exploring.
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Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E / Chapter 31)
Department of Veterans Affairs · Education
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your profile shows a 70% service-connected rating and working-age employment status.
A VA program that may provide employment services, training, education, or independent living support for veterans with a service-connected disability that creates an employment handicap.
May be worth exploring.
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VA Aid and Attendance / Housebound Allowance
Department of Veterans Affairs · Financial
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your household includes aging parents and a long-term care planning question flagged during onboarding.
An increased monthly pension amount for qualifying veterans or survivors who need help with daily activities or are largely confined to the home.
May be worth exploring.
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Specially Adapted Housing (SAH / SHA) Grants
Department of Veterans Affairs · Housing
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your profile indicates homeowner status with a mobility-related service-connected condition.
VA grants that may help veterans with certain service-connected disabilities buy, build, or modify a home to live more independently.
May be worth exploring.
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Automobile Allowance and Adaptive Equipment
Department of Veterans Affairs · Financial
Why BRIDGE identified this
Flagged because your rating includes mobility-related conditions.
A one-time allowance toward the purchase of a vehicle, plus adaptive equipment grants, for veterans with certain service-connected conditions.
May be worth exploring.
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Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
Department of Veterans Affairs · Family
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your household indicates a spouse providing regular assistance and a service-connected rating of 70%.
A VA program that may provide a monthly stipend, training, respite care, and health coverage options to an approved family caregiver of an eligible veteran.
May be worth exploring.
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TRICARE Plan Eligibility Review
Defense Health Agency · Health
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your DEERS and retirement status were marked unsure during onboarding, and your household has no family health coverage identified.
The military health program. Some separated or retired service members and their families remain eligible for a TRICARE plan option depending on retirement and reserve status.
May be worth exploring.
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Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI)
Department of Veterans Affairs · Life
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your separation date and prior SGLI coverage suggest a VGLI conversion window should be verified.
A renewable term life program that lets former service members convert SGLI coverage after separation, with no medical underwriting inside the application window.
May be worth exploring.
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CalVet Home Loan
California Department of Veterans Affairs · Housing
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your profile indicates California residency and a possible future home purchase.
A California state home loan program for veterans, offered separately from the federal VA loan guaranty.
May be worth exploring.
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CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents
California Department of Veterans Affairs · State
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your household includes two dependent children in California and a service-connected disability rating.
A California program that may waive system-wide tuition and fees at California public colleges for dependents of qualifying disabled veterans.
May be worth exploring.
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California Veteran License Plates and DMV Fee Exemptions
California Department of Motor Vehicles · State
Why BRIDGE identified this
Flagged from your California residency and service-connected rating.
State vehicle registration fee exemptions and specialty plate programs available to qualifying disabled veterans and award recipients.
May be worth exploring.
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Medicare Coordination Review
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Health
Why BRIDGE identified this
Your household includes members within ten years of Medicare eligibility and coordination questions with VA care.
Federal health coverage for people 65 and older and for certain people under 65 receiving Social Security Disability Insurance.
May be worth exploring.