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Benefits Military Discounts

Not a discount — a benefit you already earned. Start here before anything else on this page; it's worth more than all the retail deals combined.

7 discounts·5 online·1 in-store·7 year-round
Benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefit
Zero down payment home loans

No down payment required for qualifying veterans. No PMI. Competitive rates. One of the most powerful financial benefits earned through service.

VeteranActive DutyGuardReserve
🪪Apply through a VA-approved lender. Request your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) at va.gov or through your lender.
✓ Year-round· Online
Verified Mar 2026
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Benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefit
Comprehensive healthcare — at little or no cost

Medical, mental health, dental supplements, prescriptions, and specialty care. Eligibility based on service history, disability rating, and income.

VeteranActive Duty
🪪Enroll at va.gov or call 1-877-222-8387. Bring DD-214 and discharge paperwork.
✓ Year-round· Online
Verified Mar 2026
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Benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefit
Monthly compensation for service-connected conditions

Tax-free monthly payment for conditions connected to your military service. Ratings from 0–100%. Even partial ratings can mean significant monthly income.

Veteran
🪪File a claim at va.gov or with a VSO (Veterans Service Organization). VSO help is free.
✓ Year-round· Online
Verified Mar 2026
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Benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefit
Up to 100% tuition + housing allowance

Covers tuition at state school rates, a monthly housing allowance (BAH E-5 with dependent rate), and a books/supplies stipend. Transferable to dependents after 6 years of service.

VeteranActive DutyDependent
🪪Apply at va.gov/education. Active duty: activate after 90 days of aggregate service post-9/10/2001.
✓ Year-round· Online
Verified Mar 2026
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Benefits
TRICARE / Defense Health Agency
Benefit
Military health insurance for service members and families

TRICARE Prime, Select, for Life, Reserve Select, and more. Active duty enrolled automatically. Retirees, Reserve, and Guard have enrollment options.

Active DutyGuardReserveVeteranSpouseDependent
🪪Enroll through milConnect (milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil) or contact your regional contractor.
✓ Year-round· Online
Verified Mar 2026
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Benefits
AAFES / DeCA
Benefit
Tax-free shopping with significant savings

Veterans with a service-connected disability rating can shop at the Commissary and Exchange (BX/PX). Average 30% savings vs. civilian grocery stores.

VeteranActive DutyGuardReserveSpouseDependent
🪪Veterans: obtain VHIC (VA card) or use ID.me to verify at select locations. Active duty: use CAC or military ID.
✓ Year-round· In-store
Verified Mar 2026
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Benefits
State Governments
Benefit
Up to 100% property tax exemption in many states

Most states offer property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Some states offer full exemption for 100% P&T ratings. Rules vary by state.

Veteran
🪪Contact your county tax assessor or state department of veterans affairs. Must show disability rating documentation.
✓ Year-round
Verified Mar 2026
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Common questions

How many benefits military discounts does Honest MOS track?

7 verified benefits discounts as of the last update, including Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, and more. Each one lists who qualifies, how to claim it, and whether it's confirmed year-round or seasonal.

Are benefits military discounts available online, in-store, or both?

Of the 7 discounts in this category, 1 are available in-store and 5 online — many offer both. Check each individual listing, since some brands restrict military pricing to one channel or the other.

Do these discounts run year-round?

7 of 7 benefits discounts are confirmed year-round. The rest are seasonal (often tied to Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or Military Appreciation Month) — the seasonal window is noted on each listing.

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