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Those Who Fought Together –
Belong Together–
It’s not the price you pay for membership –
it’s the price you pay to be eligible.

Eligibility Information

VFW membership is available to all U.S. Citizens, honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces and who have earned an overseas campaign medal as indicated here (downloadable PDF). VFW Eligibility Guide
 
Membership Benefits

Reasons to Join the VFW:


 
1. Availability of the expert help of State and National V.F.W. Service Officers, as well as the Service Officer in your own Post, if you should need hospital care, educational, pension or other benefits for which you may wish to file a claim.

2. V.F.W. help in protecting existing veteran benefits that you now receive, or that you may be entitled to in the future, through the effort of our V.F.W. National Legislative Service in Washington, D.C. and your own V.F.W. State Legislative Committee.

3. An opportunity to take an active part in your V.F.W. Post’s patriotic, community service, and youth activity programs.

4. An opportunity to become an officer of your Post, thereby developing your talents as a competent public speaker and respected civic leader in your community.

5. Satisfaction in knowing that you are supporting an organization that fights for maximum defense and security of our country.

6. Free admission of your children to the V.F.W. National Home in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, in the event of your death, with complete assurance that they will have every opportunity to grow up as proud, healthy and educated citizens.

7. Receiving the V.F.W. Magazine and the Post newsletter bimonthly, which keeps you informed on all matters pertaining to your status as a veteran and subjects close to your heart as a patriotic American.

8. Multiple Insurance plans sponsored by the VFW including our $1,000 Personal Accident Protection offered to all VFW members in good standing.
 
  •        POST INSURANCE
VFW Posts are a cornerstone of VFW membership. Protect your Post and its members, buildings and belongings with Post Insurance from Lockton Affinity.
 
  •  HEALTH & WELLNESS INSURANCE

Healthy lifestyles are important. Learn about the insurance products to help manage your healthcare-related expenses from yearly check-ups to cancer treatment today.

  •  LIFE PLANNING TOOLS
Preparing for the future today will save your loved ones stress tomorrow. From Long Term Care Insurance to Funeral or Cremation Planning, learn about the right life planning tools to fit your needs.

 

 
  •  LIFE INSURANCE

Provide a layer of financial protection for your family with life insurance policies designed to meet the needs of today’s VFW members.

  •  MEDICARE INSURANCE
Even with Medicare, you can get stuck paying out-of-pocket expenses. Get supplemental Medicare plans from Humana.
 
  •  AUTO & HOME INSURANCE
There’s always something that can happen to your car or home. Protect them with coverage from USAA.
 
 
9. VFW Approved Medical Service Programs.
 
  •  TruHearing
TruHearing is the leader in hearing healthcare benefits serving more than 160 million people nationwide. TruHearing is a leading provider of premium hearing benefits, with one simple goal: to improve the lives of people with hearing loss through affordable hearing healthcare and innovative technology.
  •  Eyemart Express
 Eyemart Express is a leading national optical retailer that takes pride in providing busy consumers with the right glasses at the right price right now, offering a unique mix of value, style and timely service. Providing shoppers with the fastest production of glasses in the industry, every store features an onsite lab so 90% of glasses can be ordered and received on the same day – some in as little as 30 minutes.
 
  •  Aspen Dental
For over 25 years, we've had one mission at Aspen Dental: To make sure more Americans have access to quality dental care.

Now, we’re helping VFW members save on dental care with an exclusive offer while giving back to their fellow veterans at the same time.

  •  InsideRx
 VFW members, their families and pets can access deep discounts in prescription medications. Benefits of the free and easy-to-download card.
  
  •  LifeStation
  • A LifeStation Medical Alert system provides peace of mind to you and your loved ones while allowing you to live independently in your own home. With LifeStation, help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with just the press of a button. In the event of a fall or other emergency, pressing the waterproof button on your LifeStation medical alert pendant will connect you with our UL Listed Monitoring center where a certified Care Specialist will contact emergency services and your friends and family.  

    • 10. Newest Member Benefits – Discounted Merchandise and Buying Program and VFW Travel Services (Non-Insurance VFW Benefits).

    11. Social functions hosted by the Post or District. Activities for yourself as well as members of your family at a minimal cost.

    12. The feeling of true comradeship that exists only among veterans who served overseas in time of war.

    13. The opportunity for your husband, wife, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, father, mother, sister or brother to join the Auxiliary, which works hand-in-hand with Post members in all V.F.W. functions and programs.