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What changed this week: Nov 9, 2026–Nov 14, 2026 so far

40 official changes we tracked between Nov 9, 2026 and Nov 14, 2026 (week still in progress). Each item is checked against the official source.

In this update: 4 with no change to the amount, 1 reworded, 18 agency announcements, 10 updates to our own listings, 7 page updates (not rated).

AI-summarized from official sources and checked against the source text. Each item links to the official page.

AI-summarized from official sources and checked against the source text. Each item links to the official page.

In this update: 4 with no change to the amount, 1 reworded, 18 agency announcements, 10 updates to our own listings, 7 page updates (not rated).

Amounts appear only when they match a verified fact on this site; otherwise we describe the change and send you to the official page.

Veteran and Combat Veteran specialty plates (Space Force added 2026) (Nov 10, 2026)Link to “Veteran and Combat Veteran specialty plates (Space Force added 2026) (Nov 10, 2026)”

We updated this entry on our site. Check the official page for the current wording.

What changed. Veteran and Combat Veteran specialty plates (Space Force added 2026) Branch-seal plates say VETERAN or COMBAT VETERAN, and part of each sale goes to the state veterans homes and cemeteries. A 2026 law added Space Force veteran plates at the special tag fee.

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  • Veteran and Combat Veteran specialty plates (Space Force added 2026)

  • Branch-seal plates say VETERAN or COMBAT VETERAN, and part of each sale goes to the state veterans homes and cemeteries.

  • A 2026 law added Space Force veteran plates at the special tag fee.

Official source (external site)

Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) and Veterans County Service Officers (Nov 10, 2026)Link to “Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) and Veterans County Service Officers (Nov 10, 2026)”

We updated this entry on our site. Check the official page for the current wording.

What changed. Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) and Veterans County Service Officers The Texas Veterans Commission is the state agency that advocates for veterans and helps with claims. It trains and certifies Veterans County Service Officers (VCSOs), who help veterans file VA claims locally.

Who it affects. Separately, the General Land Office's Veterans Land Board (VLB) runs loans, state veterans homes and cemeteries, and staffs the Texas Veterans Call Center.

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  • Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) and Veterans County Service Officers

  • The Texas Veterans Commission is the state agency that advocates for veterans and helps with claims.

  • It trains and certifies Veterans County Service Officers (VCSOs), who help veterans file VA claims locally.

  • Separately, the General Land Office's Veterans Land Board (VLB) runs loans, state veterans homes and cemeteries, and staffs the Texas Veterans Call Center.

Official source (external site)

100% disabled veteran total homestead exemption (Tax Code 11.131) (Nov 10, 2026)Link to “100% disabled veteran total homestead exemption (Tax Code 11.131) (Nov 10, 2026)”

We updated this entry on our site. Check the official page for the current wording.

Who it affects. The exemption can continue for an unremarried surviving spouse on that homestead.

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  • The exemption can continue for an unremarried surviving spouse on that homestead

  • A veteran the VA rates 100% disabled, or rates as individually unemployable, and who receives 100% disability compensation pays no property tax on their residence homestead.

  • Other property is not this exemption (Tax Code 11.22 may apply instead).

  • The exemption can continue for an unremarried surviving spouse on that homestead; a later move is a different statutory path.

Official source (external site)

Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS): 38 benefit offices (Nov 10, 2026)Link to “Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS): 38 benefit offices (Nov 10, 2026)”

We updated this entry on our site. Check the official page for the current wording.

What changed. Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS): 38 benefit offices DVS runs 38 benefit services offices where veterans and dependents get free help developing and filing federal VA claims. It also operates three veterans cemeteries, four veterans care centers (skilled nursing) and the Virginia War Memorial.

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  • Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS): 38 benefit offices

  • DVS runs 38 benefit services offices where veterans and dependents get free help developing and filing federal VA claims.

  • It also operates three veterans cemeteries, four veterans care centers (skilled nursing) and the Virginia War Memorial.

Official source (external site)

South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 10, 2026)Link to “South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 10, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs: new on the agency’s home page Text changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • Text changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)Link to “Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)Link to “Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

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  • Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)Link to “Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

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  • Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)Link to “Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Eligible service members, spouses, and dependents stationed in Maryland can now apply for an MVA nonresident vehicle permit at no cost.

Who it affects. Eligible service members, spouses, and dependents stationed in Maryland.

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  • Eligible service members, spouses, and dependents stationed in Maryland can now apply for an MVA nonresident vehicle permit at no cost.

  • Eligible service members, spouses, and dependents stationed in Maryland

  • New Maryland Law: Free Nonresident Vehicle Permits for Eligible Military Families

Official source (external site)

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)Link to “Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)Link to “North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 11, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Post-9/11 GI Bill minimum service: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 12, 2026)Link to “Post-9/11 GI Bill minimum service: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 12, 2026)”

Not rated. We logged that this official page changed, but not its before-and-after wording, so we do not rate the effect.

What changed. Post-9/11 GI Bill minimum service: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure.

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  • Post-9/11 GI Bill minimum service: being re-verified.

  • The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure.

Official source (external site)

Can OTH, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge block benefits?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 12, 2026)Link to “Can OTH, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge block benefits?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 12, 2026)”

Not rated. We logged that this official page changed, but not its before-and-after wording, so we do not rate the effect.

What changed. Can OTH, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge block benefits?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure.

Source quotes
  • Can OTH, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge block benefits?: being re-verified.

  • The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure.

Official source (external site)

Veterans' preference in state and political subdivision hiring (NDCC 37-19.1) (Nov 12, 2026)Link to “Veterans' preference in state and political subdivision hiring (NDCC 37-19.1) (Nov 12, 2026)”

We updated this entry on our site. Check the official page for the current wording.

What changed. Veterans' preference in state and political subdivision hiring (NDCC 37-19.1) Competitive personnel systems add for veterans and eligible spouses and 10% for disabled veterans after scoring. Preference also covers National Guard and Reserve veterans, service members within 120 days of discharge, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans.

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  • Veterans' preference in state and political subdivision hiring (NDCC 37-19.1)

  • Competitive personnel systems add for veterans and eligible spouses and 10% for disabled veterans after scoring.

  • Preference also covers National Guard and Reserve veterans, service members within 120 days of discharge, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans.

Official source (external site)

Public employment preference: +5 / +10 percentage points; Veterans Day off (Nov 12, 2026)Link to “Public employment preference: +5 / +10 percentage points; Veterans Day off (Nov 12, 2026)”

We updated this entry on our site. Check the official page for the current wording.

What changed. Under SB 1 (2013), employers must give eligible Veterans paid or unpaid leave on Veterans Day if they ask 21 days in advance.

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  • Under SB 1 (2013), employers must give eligible Veterans paid or unpaid leave on Veterans Day if they ask 21 days in advance.

  • Public employers add 5 percentage points to the scores of veterans and state service members, and 10 percentage points for disabled veterans, at screening and on exams (ORS 408.230).

  • ORS sections in this chapter were amended or repealed by the Legislative Assembly during its 2026 regular session.

Official source (external site)

State hiring preference (Code § 2.2-2903) (Nov 12, 2026)Link to “State hiring preference (Code § 2.2-2903) (Nov 12, 2026)”

We updated this entry on our site. Check the official page for the current wording.

What changed. State hiring preference (Code § 2.2-2903) On state jobs that use a written exam, a veteran's grade or rating is increased by five percent, or by 10 percent if the veteran has a VA service-connected disability rating. Surviving spouses and children of veterans killed in the line of duty get the same preference.

Who it affects. For jobs without an exam, qualified veterans get preference during selection.

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  • State hiring preference (Code § 2.2-2903)

  • On state jobs that use a written exam, a veteran's grade or rating is increased by five percent, or by 10 percent if the veteran has a VA service-connected disability rating.

  • Surviving spouses and children of veterans killed in the line of duty get the same preference.

  • For jobs without an exam, qualified veterans get preference during selection.

Official source (external site)

Post-9/11 GI Bill minimum service: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 12, 2026)Link to “Post-9/11 GI Bill minimum service: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 12, 2026)”

Not rated. We logged that this official page changed, but not its before-and-after wording, so we do not rate the effect.

What changed. Post-9/11 GI Bill minimum service: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. Generally at least 90 days of active duty on/after Sept 11, 2001, or a Purple Heart on/after 9/11/2001 with an honorable discharge, or 30+ continuous days with an honorable service-connected-disability discharge, or a spouse or child using transferred benefits

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  • Post-9/11 GI Bill minimum service: being re-verified.

  • The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure.

  • Generally at least 90 days of active duty on/after Sept 11, 2001, or a Purple Heart on/after 9/11/2001 with an honorable discharge, or 30+ continuous days with an honorable service-connected-disability discharge, or a spouse or child using transferred benefits

Official source (external site)

Can OTH, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge block benefits?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 12, 2026)Link to “Can OTH, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge block benefits?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 12, 2026)”

Not rated. We logged that this official page changed, but not its before-and-after wording, so we do not rate the effect.

What changed. Can OTH, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge block benefits?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. Yes — paths include discharge upgrade or Character of Discharge review

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  • Can OTH, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge block benefits?: being re-verified.

  • The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure.

  • Yes — paths include discharge upgrade or Character of Discharge review

Official source (external site)

Can unaccredited people help with VA claims?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 13, 2026)Link to “Can unaccredited people help with VA claims?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 13, 2026)”

Not rated. We logged that this official page changed, but not its before-and-after wording, so we do not rate the effect.

What changed. Can unaccredited people help with VA claims?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure.

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  • Can unaccredited people help with VA claims?: being re-verified.

  • The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure.

Official source (external site)

38 CFR § 3.274 - Net worth: the official page changed (Nov 13, 2026)Link to “38 CFR § 3.274 - Net worth: the official page changed (Nov 13, 2026)”

Not rated. We logged that this official page changed, but not its before-and-after wording, so we do not rate the effect.

What changed. 38 CFR § 3.274 - Net worth: the official page changed New text appeared on this official federal page. We have not reviewed it yet.

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  • 38 CFR § 3.274 - Net worth: the official page changed

  • New text appeared on this official federal page.

  • We have not reviewed it yet.

Official source (external site)

Can unaccredited people help with VA claims?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 13, 2026)Link to “Can unaccredited people help with VA claims?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. (Nov 13, 2026)”

Not rated. We logged that this official page changed, but not its before-and-after wording, so we do not rate the effect.

What changed. Can unaccredited people help with VA claims?: being re-verified. The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure. You can file for free yourself.

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  • Can unaccredited people help with VA claims?: being re-verified.

  • The official page no longer shows the wording we quoted, so we are checking the current figure.

  • You can file for free yourself.

Official source (external site)

Free hunting/fishing licenses for 100% P&T or IU veterans; free park entry: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Free hunting/fishing licenses for 100% P&T or IU veterans; free park entry: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)”

We updated this entry on our site. Check the official page for the current wording.

What changed. Free hunting/fishing licenses for 100% P&T or IU veterans; free park entry: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short.

Source quotes
  • Free hunting/fishing licenses for 100% P&T or IU veterans; free park entry: we restored the rest of this official sentence.

  • The stored quote had been cut short.

Official source (external site)

Government employees: 30 days paid military leave and up to 3 years of retirement service credit: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Government employees: 30 days paid military leave and up to 3 years of retirement service credit: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)”

We updated this entry on our site. Check the official page for the current wording.

What changed. Government employees: 30 days paid military leave and up to 3 years of retirement service credit: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short.

Source quotes
  • Government employees: 30 days paid military leave and up to 3 years of retirement service credit: we restored the rest of this official sentence.

  • The stored quote had been cut short.

Official source (external site)

Veteran indicator on driver license / ID card: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Veteran indicator on driver license / ID card: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)”

We updated this entry on our site. Check the official page for the current wording.

What changed. Veteran indicator on driver license / ID card: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short.

Source quotes
  • Veteran indicator on driver license / ID card: we restored the rest of this official sentence.

  • The stored quote had been cut short.

Official source (external site)

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page Text changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • Text changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

Who it affects. Eligible service members, spouses, and dependents stationed in Maryland.

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  • Eligible service members, spouses, and dependents stationed in Maryland

  • New Maryland Law: Free Nonresident Vehicle Permits for Eligible Military Families

  • Effective October 1, Eligible service members, spouses, and dependents stationed in Maryland can now apply for an MVA nonresident vehicle permit at no cost.

Official source (external site)

Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page Text changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • Text changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

New Mexico Department of Veterans Services: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “New Mexico Department of Veterans Services: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. New Mexico Department of Veterans Services: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • New Mexico Department of Veterans Services: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Missouri Veterans Commission: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Missouri Veterans Commission: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Missouri Veterans Commission: new on the agency’s home page Text changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Missouri Veterans Commission: new on the agency’s home page

  • Text changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Montana Veterans Affairs Division (Department of Military Affairs): new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Montana Veterans Affairs Division (Department of Military Affairs): new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Montana Veterans Affairs Division (Department of Military Affairs): new on the agency’s home page Text changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Montana Veterans Affairs Division (Department of Military Affairs): new on the agency’s home page

  • Text changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Do all Veterans pay copays?: the official page reworded this. The figure is unchanged (Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority groups you're assigned to when you enroll), so we updated the wording we quote. (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Do all Veterans pay copays?: the official page reworded this. The figure is unchanged (Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority groups you're assigned to when you enroll), so we updated the wording we quote. (Nov 14, 2026)”

No change to the amount. The wording has more detail than before.

What changed. Do all Veterans pay copays?: the official page reworded this. The figure is unchanged (Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority groups you're assigned to when you enroll), so we updated the wording we quote.

Source quotes
  • Do all Veterans pay copays?: the official page reworded this.

  • The figure is unchanged (Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority groups you're assigned to when you enroll), so we updated the wording we quote.

Official source (external site)

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page (Nov 14, 2026)”

Agency announcement. See the official page for details.

What changed. Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Source quotes
  • Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs: new on the agency’s home page

  • News, events or announcements changed on the state agency’s home page.

Official source (external site)

Free hunting/fishing licenses for 100% P&T or IU veterans; free park entry: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Free hunting/fishing licenses for 100% P&T or IU veterans; free park entry: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)”

No change to the amount. The wording has more detail than before.

What changed. Before: Medal of Honor Recipients, 100 percent disabled veterans and ex-prisoners of war receive free entry into facilities requiring a. After: Medal of Honor Recipients, 100 percent disabled veterans and ex-prisoners of war receive free entry into facilities requiring a Recreation Passport (external site)..

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  • Before: Medal of Honor Recipients, 100 percent disabled veterans and ex-prisoners of war receive free entry into facilities requiring a

  • After: Medal of Honor Recipients, 100 percent disabled veterans and ex-prisoners of war receive free entry into facilities requiring a [Recreation Passport](http://www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport

  • Free hunting/fishing licenses for 100% P&T or IU veterans; free park entry: we restored the rest of this official sentence.

  • The stored quote had been cut short.

Official source (external site)

Government employees: 30 days paid military leave and up to 3 years of retirement service credit: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Government employees: 30 days paid military leave and up to 3 years of retirement service credit: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)”

No change to the amount. The wording has more detail than before.

What changed. Before: can receive 30 days military leave per year with pay. After: can receive 30 days military leave per year with pay and no loss of time, performance, or efficiency rating In addition, Service members on military leave for more than 30 days will receive the difference between their military pay and thei.

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  • Before: can receive 30 days military leave per year with pay

  • After: can receive 30 days military leave per year with pay and no loss of time, performance, or efficiency rating In addition, Service members on military leave for more than 30 days will receive the difference between their military pay and thei

  • Government employees: 30 days paid military leave and up to 3 years of retirement service credit: we restored the rest of this official sentence.

  • The stored quote had been cut short.

Official source (external site)

Veteran indicator on driver license / ID card: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Veteran indicator on driver license / ID card: we restored the rest of this official sentence. The stored quote had been cut short. (Nov 14, 2026)”

No change to the amount. The wording has more detail than before.

What changed. Before: You have the option of adding a veteran indicator to your driver license or identification card if you are at least 21 years old. After: You have the option of adding a veteran indicator to your driver license or identification card if you are at least 21 years old and provide acceptable proof of honorable discharge from the U.S..

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  • Before: You have the option of adding a veteran indicator to your driver license or identification card if you are at least 21 years old

  • After: You have the option of adding a veteran indicator to your driver license or identification card if you are at least 21 years old and provide acceptable proof of honorable discharge from the U.S

  • Veteran indicator on driver license / ID card: we restored the rest of this official sentence.

  • The stored quote had been cut short.

Official source (external site)

Do all Veterans pay copays?: the official page reworded this. The figure is unchanged (Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority groups you're assigned to when you enroll), so we updated the wording we quote. (Nov 14, 2026)Link to “Do all Veterans pay copays?: the official page reworded this. The figure is unchanged (Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority groups you're assigned to when you enroll), so we updated the wording we quote. (Nov 14, 2026)”

The wording changed. No figure changed.

What changed. Before: Whether or not you'll need to pay copays—and how much you'll pay—depends on which of our 8 priority groups we assign you to when you enroll in VA health care. Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority group. After: Whether or not you’ll need to pay copays—and how much you’ll pay—depends on which of our 8 priority groups we assign you to when you enroll in VA healthcare. Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority groups.

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  • Before: Whether or not you'll need to pay copays—and how much you'll pay—depends on which of our 8 priority groups we assign you to when you enroll in VA health care.

  • Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority group

  • After: Whether or not you’ll need to pay copays—and how much you’ll pay—depends on which of our 8 priority groups we assign you to when you enroll in VA healthcare.

  • Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority groups

  • Do all Veterans pay copays?: the official page reworded this.

  • The figure is unchanged (Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority groups you're assigned to when you enroll), so we updated the wording we quote.

  • Whether you pay copays — and how much — depends on which of VA's 8 priority groups you're assigned to when you enroll

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