VETERAN ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The applicant must be a service member or veteran with an honorable discharge.

Qualifying criteria should include:

• Proof of service
  •  DD214
  • Equivalent proof of verification of service
• Proof of Hardship
  • ODVA Form 530
  • Proof of Medicaid qualification
  • Other proof of hardship subject to review
• Allowed expense types (see below)

The financial hardship cannot be caused by:

• Civil, legal or domestic issues, misconduct, or any issues that are a result of spousal separation or divorce.
• Due to bankruptcy.

Exceptions may be made by the VICAP committee in accordance with organizational procedures on a case-by-case basis.

All grants are paid directly to the creditor and not to the applicant. The applicant must provide the most current bills due. We will render payment for eligible current bills only.
 
The following are examples are types of expenses that may be eligible for grant consideration:

• Household expenses – mortgage, rent, repairs, insurance
• Vehicle expenses – payments, insurance, repairs
• Utilities such as electric, gas and water
• Childcare expenses
• Healthcare related expenses

The following expenses are NOT eligible for payment:

• Credit cards or bank account overdrafts
• Cable, Internet, or secondary phones
• Cosmetic or investigational medical procedures & expenses
• Taxes – property or otherwise
• Furniture, electronic equipment or vehicle rentals
• Any other expenses not determined to be a basic life need

NOTE – The lists above are not all-inclusive.  Each case will be carefully reviewed for its own merits. Upon approval, payments will be made for you directly to the creditor.