State Benefits
Your state may offers its own benefits in addition to our national programs.
The National Guard is the only division of the United States military with a dual mission: federal and state. This means that for some purposes, federal and state sectors can act independently. When it comes to helping you financially, they definitely do.
On top of the federal benefits programs available to all Guard members across the nation, many states and territories offer their own additional incentives.
Benefits for the State of California
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| Allowances 1. Per Diem 2. Subsistence 3. Uniforms | Same as federal Included in per diem None. |
| Tax Advantage State Income | Base pay is taxable. |
| Educational Benefits | None. |
| Medical Benefits | None |
| Injury/Death Benefits | $10,000 death gratuity benefit. Six month deferral of financial obligation to the beneficiary of the CA National Guard member killed in the line of duty. |
| Reimbursement | Expenses incurred for official state business. |
| Group Insurance | CA NGA offers group life insurance. |
| Worker's Compensation | IDT: No; AT: No; State AD: Yes. |
| Miscellaneous | State employees: 30 days paid military leave/year. other pay and benefits for state employees deployed on behalf of GWOT (up to 730 days). CA Department of Veterans Affairs home loans at 5.45 to 6.55%. CA Military Family Relief Fund. Preference points for state employment exams. State retirement benefit option. |
| Incentives | Several initiatives pending, ranging from state education assistance to vehicle registration exemption. |
Contact your local recruiter for more information.
