Life insurance options for Oregon 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 Oregon
VA national cemeteries
- Eagle Point National Cemetery — Eagle Point
- Fort Stevens National Cemetery — Hammond
- Roseburg National Cemetery (closed to new burials) — Roseburg
- Roseburg National Cemetery Annex — Roseburg
- Willamette National Cemetery — Portland
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 Oregon
Oregon state benefits for veterans
Veterans certified by the VA or the military as 40% or more disabled can exempt $27,092 of their home's assessed value from property tax, or $32,512 if the disabilities are service-connected; certain surviving spouses and partners also qualify. File the claim with the county assessor by April 1. Source: Oregon Department of Revenue — Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption (150-310-676)
For help applying, contact the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Planning for final costs too? See final expense insurance in Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
Where can veterans be buried in Oregon?
Oregon has 5 VA national cemeteries and 0 state veterans cemeteries, including Eagle Point National Cemetery in Eagle Point. Eligibility rules apply; the cemetery or Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs can confirm.
Check veteran optionsCan Oregon 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 Oregon?
Veterans certified by the VA or the military as 40% or more disabled can exempt $27,092 of their home's assessed value from property tax, or $32,512 if the disabilities are service-connected; certain surviving spouses and partners also qualify. File the claim with the county assessor by April 1.
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