Florida Veteran Health Heroes

11 Florida Veteran Health Heroes Florida Veterans Application for Licensure Online Response (VALOR) System If you are a military veteran, or the spouse of an active duty service member seeking licensure in a health care profession in Florida, you are eligible for expedited licensure processing. • To qualify, you or your spouse must apply for the license either six months before or after your honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces. • There is no application fee, licensure fee, or unlicensed activity fee for veterans and spouses of active duty service members who qualify for this type of license. Military Veteran Fee Waiver If you are a military veteran, you may be eligible for a waiver of the initial application and licensure fees for all health care professions. • To qualify, your application must be submitted within 60 months of discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces. • The initial licensure fee, initial application fee, and initial unlicensed activity fee will be waived for veterans returning from active duty service. This waiver does not include examination fees . Reimbursement for Veterans’ Professional Examination Costs The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs will reimburse eligible applicants for the cost of licensing and certification examinations, not to exceed $2,000 per test. • These licensure and certification examinations must generally be deemed necessary to pursue a trade or profession. • Please see http://www.fdva.org/saa/LiCert.asp for potential reimbursement for examination costs. Temporary Certificate to Practice in an Area of Critical Need Active duty service members and military veterans who served at least 10 years in the United States Armed Forces may be eligible for a temporary certificate to practice in an area of critical need. • This certificate limits applicants to practicing in designated areas of critical need, and it is only available to physicians who have an active, unencumbered license in another jurisdiction of the United States. • There is no application fee for physicians seeking this certificate. This certificate is limited to physicians who will not receive compensation for their service. HEALTH CARE LICENSURE SUPPORT SERVICES The Florida Department of Health is committed to honoring veterans, active duty service members and their families. We are sensitive to the many challenges military families face when required to relocate, and we are proud to offer a seamless process that eliminates any financial burden.