Helpful Federal VA Links
VA Health & Benefits App
With the official VA: Health & Benefits app, you can manage your VA healthcare, benefits, and payments from your mobile phone or tablet.
MyHealthVet
You can now manage your VA health care in the same place you manage your other VA benefits and services. Sign in to start using the new MyHealthVet experience on VA.gov.
VA Education Benefits
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you’ve earned.
VA Burial & Memorial Benefits
VA burial benefits can help service members, Veterans, and their family members plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery. Family members can also order memorial items to honor the service of a Veteran. Find out how to apply for the burial benefits you’ve earned, and how to plan for a burial in advance or at time of need.
Veteran’s Crisis Line
24/7, confidentialcrisis support for veterans and their loved ones.
You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
Hancock County Veterans Service Office
Mission Statement
Compassionately empower and improve the lives of our veterans
and their families by serving those who served
Caring.com Guide to Veteran Benefits
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are over 18.2 million veterans aged 65 and above, many of whom require long-term care.
Unfortunately, navigating the intricacies of available benefits can be daunting, particularly for retired veterans in their elderly years.
In their commitment to assisting Veterans and their loved ones, caring.com developed a guide to help them make sure they’re getting the most out of their VA benefits.
Free Medical Alert Systems for Veterans
Veterans of all ages may be eligible for a free medical alert system from providers that have partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs. These systems can help you or your loved one remain safer and more independent even when living alone.
Veteran Resume & Job Searching Guide
The transition from military to civilian life is harder than most people think. Veterans are expected to make a big change in their environment, responsibility, and social atmosphere. Adding a job hunt on top can be a lot to handle.