Life insurance options for Arkansas veterans
Military life insurance is federal, so the options are the same in every state: convert SGLI to VGLI after separation, apply for VALife if you have a service-connected rating, or buy private coverage. Healthy veterans often compare VGLI against private term life, since VGLI rates rise every five years.
Veterans cemeteries in Arkansas
VA national cemeteries
- Fayetteville National Cemetery — Fayetteville
- Fort Smith National Cemetery — Fort Smith
- Little Rock National Cemetery (closed to new casket burials) — Little Rock
State veterans cemeteries
- Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye — Birdeye
- Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at North Little Rock — North Little Rock
Burial in a VA national cemetery, a government headstone or marker, and a burial flag are available to eligible veterans at no cost; see VA burial benefits for current allowances. Source: VA National Cemetery Administration — Cemeteries in Arkansas
Arkansas state benefits for veterans
Under Arkansas Code 26-3-306, a veteran who is 100% service-connected disabled or rated unemployable, or the veteran's unmarried surviving spouse, may qualify for an exemption from taxes on their homestead and personal property; apply through the county. Source: Pope County, Arkansas — Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans (DAV)
For help applying, contact the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs.
Planning for final costs too? See final expense insurance in Arkansas.
Frequently asked questions
Where can veterans be buried in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 3 VA national cemeteries and 2 state veterans cemeteries, including Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville. Eligibility rules apply; the cemetery or Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs can confirm.
Check veteran optionsCan Arkansas veterans keep their military life insurance after leaving service?
SGLI can be converted to VGLI within 1 year and 120 days after separation, with no health questions if you apply within 240 days. Veterans with a service-connected rating may also qualify for VA Life Insurance (VALife). These are federal programs, so the rules are the same in every state.
Check veteran optionsDo disabled veterans get a property tax break in Arkansas?
Under Arkansas Code 26-3-306, a veteran who is 100% service-connected disabled or rated unemployable, or the veteran's unmarried surviving spouse, may qualify for an exemption from taxes on their homestead and personal property; apply through the county.
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