State Crime Victims Compensation programs reimburse victims for crime-related expenses. Expenses include:

• Medical costs
• Mental health counseling
• Funeral and burial costs, and
• Lost wages or loss of support.

All states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and Puerto Rico have programs for crime victims. Each state offers their own programs, but most have similar eligibility requirements and benefits.

Maximum awards may range from $10,000 to $25,000, but it could vary by state.

You only get payment when other sources, like insurance or legal awards, don’t cover the loss. Some expenses are not covered by most programs, including:

• Theft
• Damage
• Property loss

State programs are also not required to pay in terrorism cases.

You must comply with all state rules to qualify. You must also assist with reasonable police requests and submit a timely application to the program.

You can find links on the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) site for different victim assistance and compensation programs, and their state contacts. Requirements will vary by program.

You may qualify for benefits, including reimbursement of certain costs, if you are the victim of a crime. Contact your state or territory OVC office for application information.

You may find contacts for each state program on the U.S. Resource Map of Crime Victim Services & Information page.