Special Veteran Benefits
What you should know
If you or your loved one are a veteran, or a surviving spouse of a veteran, you may be entitled to a tax-free pension benefit to help offset the cost of living at Independence Village of Rockford.
Common misconceptions
- To get this benefit the veteran must have suffered an injury, been wounded or died during service...FALSE
- To get this benefit the veteran must have been in battle...FALSE
- To get this benefit the veteran must have served during the whole war...FALSE
- To get this benefit the veteran or spouse must be out of money... FALSE
- To get this benefit the veteran must be living in a nursing home or assisted living facility...FALSE
- To get this benefit the veteran can’t be getting a military pension...FALSE
- Veterans receiving a partial VA disability cannot get this benefit...FALSE
What it could mean to you or your spouse*
- Two veterans married to each other could enjoy $2,540 per month...or $30,480 per year
- A veteran with one dependent could enjoy $1,949 per month...or $23,388 per year
- A veteran with no dependents could enjoy $1,644 per month...or $19,728 per year
- A surviving spouse of a veteran could enjoy $1,056 per month...or $12,672 per year
*Based on 2009 estimated payments, paid directly to the veteran or spouse, increasing yearly; benefits are tax-free
Take the next step
We, as a country and a people, owe our freedom to the sacrifices made by our Veterans. You have earned these benefits through those sacrifices. To find out more information and how to get assistance in applying for these benefits, contact the Independence Village marketing department at 815-282-9696.
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