Transitioning to Civilian Life

There are many benefits available to veterans, but how do you know which ones apply to you? Veteran benefits include disability, education, health care, housing, life insurance and more. Now that you’re transitioning to civilian life, you may be looking for information on coverage for you and your family. Your separation or retirement status — among other factors — determines your eligibility for VA health care benefits. Sometimes these benefits have specific time frames and deadlines you need to know.

Adjusting to the civilian workforce can be a big challenge when transitioning from the military. You developed valuable job skills during military service, and maybe you are looking to translate your skills and experience into a resume that hiring managers can understand — we can help with that. In addition, we can help you and your spouse:

• Identify your career goals
• Apply skills you’ve learned in the military to job hunting
• Transition successfully to the civilian workforce, and more

Pursuing higher education may be a goal of yours in this next stage of life. There are certain things to consider, like identifying what type of school you’re interested in, how to finance your degree and whether you should attend online or in-person classes.

Whether you’re planning your transition or you’re within your first year of civilian life, Military OneSource can:

• Help you understand your housing options
• Connect you with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ resources for new homeowners
• Support with your last military move

Military OneSource stands ready to help you understand and work through your finances, including:

• Developing short- and long-term financial plans
• Finding the right kinds of insurance coverage
• Financing a new house
• Filing taxes and using the free MilTax service
• Learning what to do if you invested in a Thrift Savings Plan

Get all the benefits you’ve earned. Military OneSource can help point you in the right direction when you:

• Want to go back to school, with tuition assistance and education programs for veterans
• Are considering starting a business
• Need to modify your house to accommodate a disability or injury

When you leave military service, you’ll develop a new identity as a veteran and become part of the civilian community. Service members and immediate family members can get personalized, confidential support during this new chapter in life. Military OneSource can:

• Provide confidential counseling for things like stress management
• Help you strengthen your closest relationships
• Connect you to a health and wellness coach
• Connect you to a wide range of programs and services for veterans