State Benefits: Hardship Assistance Grant

The purpose of this assistance is to provide monies to give aid and comfort to veterans [as defined in NDCC 37-14] and their spouses, or un-remarried widow/widowers of eligible veterans.

The individual must have an unmet need of dental work, eye glasses, hearing aids, transportation for medical treatment, or any special need for medical reasons, approved by the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs. Routine and maintenance procedures are not covered.

Income will be based on established indexes such as pension rates and poverty guidelines which will be reviewed annually.

• Documentation will be required.

The applicant must be a North Dakota resident for one year prior to application date.

• Documentation will be required.

Medical bills showing all work completed, and all payments and credits must be received by the department within 60-90 days of the date of approval.

To apply: Contact your County Veterans Service Officer