I am the acting Business Manager for the Interagency Pass Program, including the lifetime Access Pass. STOP your crying. Submit all completed applications to: MAIL: Washington State Parks P.O. His was free lifetime pass for over 62! Ive never needed anything more than my VA ID which simply has service connected on it. We learned too late. My younger brother was with me and we decided to drive up to the Grand Canyon. You buy those, but then they can get them stamped at each National Park/Site/Monument that you visit. Camping under the stars Credit NPS / Emily Ogden. Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site. I was medicaly retired after 13 years. For all those whining about this nice benefit, please just be happy that you are not disabled and try to be for your disabled comrades. How to Get the Free National Parks 4 Grade Annual Pass. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. This is seems so misleading. Please note that Interagency Passes will not be available for immediate download or printing. I was told in Cedar Hill, TX that it had to be 60%. The parking fee was their excuse. Have an application mailed to you by calling (360) 902-8844, or the Washington Telecommunication Relay Service at (800) 833-6388. Try this: The Interagency Access Pass may be issued to US citizens or permanent residents of any age that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability) that severely limits one or more major life activities. Turns out the park service is hireing out third parties and the best they would give me is $9 off of camping there with my pass. This is the way I look at it. Total BS on that one. Its hard enough being retired, getting SSA, Box 942896. If I printed it off they cant say anything to me. List of sites that issue the Access Pass: https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf Part of my 80% rating is tinnitus. (1-888-275-8747) This might be because the site uses outdated or unsafe TLS security settings. Bunch of cry babies crying over not having the same benefits as a disabled vet. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Just dont go Tuesdays. Thank you for your service and sacrifice . Yet I will help anyone and I care, anything else would constitute a jealousy or narcissistic behavior as that they arent entitled to what they get or have because to you you dont see any disability in them. The Forest Service, the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, USACE, and Bureau of Reclamation honor the Access Pass at sites whereEntrance or Standard Amenity Fees(Day use fees) are charged. Life is not fair Im sure that most all of us that have served and were injured/disable would trade this pass for good health. Hah! When I received my full disability claim I was issued a Golden Eagle life time access parks pass. Again like most government bureaucracies you must jump through hoops. The email I got from VA news stated that this was free for disabled vets. Right! You will be required to pay the applicableEntrance or Standard Amenity Fee(s). Visit USA.gov, This will take you to the MyHealtheVet website, This will take you to the Suicide Prevention website, This will take you to the VA Find a Form page, This will take you to the VA Publications page, Disabled Veterans eligible for free National Park Service Lifetime Access Pass, America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands lifetime Access Pass, https://store.usgs.gov/s3fs-public/PassIssuanceList.pdf, https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes, https://eauth.va.gov/ebenefits/download-letters, Travis Mills Foundation seeks to help injured Veterans recalibrate, Veterans to Farmers determined to expand farming opportunities for women Veterans, Volunteers of America offers online program to help Veterans experiencing moral injury, Call TTY if you There are no more participation trophies in a #MAGA America. Try going to Great Falls near McLean, just north of Tysons area. Im sure you can get a discount for your time served in the military and probably you didnt even deploy. Sir I salute your comment and your thinking. Denver, CO 80225, fedrecpass@usgs.gov Another example of where you have to be disabled to account for anything. Then they charge a separate $11 for electricity. This is a great benefit for BLIND and PERMANENTLY DISABLED Veterans. I just dont believe people should be in positions of authority without some kind of background check for sociopathic behavior and a false sense of superiority over the less fortunate. I had to pay to enter GCNP, tben go to Park HQ to present paperwork. Your posting was clear and concise please keep up the good work. Great idea but would make it way to easy!! Be thankful you have a free pass, its not something that everyone can get. Seniors will receive a discount for day-use entry if they show their driver's license. Thank you. She then handed me a permanent marker and scoffed at me when I couldnt get the cap off to sign with it. I got mine on a trip to Phoenix in Nov 2015. ** Letter must denominate any disability percentage **, Image you may obtain a free decal to attach to your vehicle that will serve as proof of payment at sites that don't have a staffed entrance station. A free, lifetime pass - available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability) - that provides admittance to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies. Every bit helps. A permanent disability is a permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. So, Im rated at 20%. A lock ( Each Annual Pass can have up to two "owners". A very pleasant surprise, (I still put a few dollars into the donation locations at the Ranger Stations, pay if forward). https://parks.state.wa.us/205/Passes. Thanks, Steve, for your military service and for writing this clear and succinct story. At "per person" sites, the applicable fee will be charged for each additional person. Quit complaining. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Also: I see another comment on here about buying a lifetime pass at the age of 62 or older. Robert, Seems to me that if your impairment limits your normal activities sometimes, perhaps not all the time, you would not be wrong if you signed the statement. To make it easier on veterans why not just issue the pass when the disability papers are sent to the veteran. Handicap Placard/Application. Less than 1% of the US population are military veterans. 1967 to 1971 THANK YOU. Pass holders are admitted free to public lands and parks that accept the pass. If the DOD is not fulfilling the contract, get a lawyer or be thankful you served and the contract Fullfilled and complete. Interagency Access Passes are available online. They refer you to other passes that are available. Who is eligible to get an Interagency Access Pass? I dont care if you are a vet disabled or retired I dont care if you were a vet and you left this country and your family to go somewhere else then you deserve a free lifetime pass no big deal. That was what motivated me to find the office and get my age related pass. Your status as a veteran isnt less important, its because you dont have a service connected disability. Please verify this before applying otherwise you may be fraudulently receiving a benefit intended for those who truly need it. does free pass also apply to the spouse of a 100% disabled vet who is deceased? Twice, I had filed for service connection with the V.A. JJ you are eligible for more disability compensation and benefits than you are getting. Personally, I have a 100% rating but appreciate that this is for 10% and up. Gee sorry you arent disabled and living with daily pain so that you can get a free trip to the park. When we entered the gate to the park, I asked for my Golden Access Pass. ACCEPTEDSummary of Benefits (VA), Image At many sites the Access Pass provides thepass ownera discount onExpanded Amenity Fees(such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and guided tours). When we tried to add the kidney failure we were told by several VSOs that we couldnt go above 100%. In order to obtain a replacement, will I need to reapply? A lock In generaldiscounts are honored as follows: No. I will say though that from reading the article, it looks to me to be a lot easier to get it at a National Park. (LockA locked padlock) Step 2: Exchange a printed voucher for the Annual 4th Grade Pass at federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees (day use fee). But that is something Im not sure of.check it out for sure. Hello, You have to go to the National Park and present DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ID CARD with annotations of your VA Disability Rating or your Award Letter outlining your Disability Rating. This is a very nice program, and I will take advantage of it. Please be aware that passes are not available at all national park sites. The pass program is managed by five Federal agencies that operate under different regulations and have different fees. Actually just because you live to 62 does not mean you get it free it is $80. Please stop complaining. Thank you for your support of our federal recreation lands. Thanks. Who qualifies for the Access Pass? them are Veterans themselves. If you dont visit National Parks, then why bother to get this? For those who are already in a disability status the VA should issue the pass to them now, not like they do not have the records. I was told as a child and I live up to it everyday Dont worry about anybody elses personal business, worry about yourself. Its worth its weight in gold as Ive traveled to hundreds of sites over the past decade or so. Every situation is different and it is none of my concern or my business to think or overthink about, nor yours sir. Im filling out the application but its saying theres a $10 charge. The Access Passdoes notcover discounts in on-site bookstores or gift stores. Let me understand this. They have water issues and because they cant provide normal services, they left it open/free entry. Download a paper application from https://store.usgs.gov/access-pass. I am a real novice when it comes to computers and not comfortable doing much of anything via the Web. Just a parking fee. As for the disabled Veteran National Parks Access Pass, you can get it in person at any NATIONAL Park that charges an Access Fee. The paper pass can be exchanged for the Annual 4th Grade Pass at federal recreation sites that charge Entrance or Standard Amenity fees (Day Use Fees). This is an interagency pass and includes Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and US Army Corps of Engineers sites, in addition to the National Parks and monuments. If you have a Forrest Service Office in your area, go there with your paperwork showing your disability rating and they will issue you one right then and there for free. I got my disabled Access Pass at Wheeler Wildlife Refuge without a problem. Find a location to pick up this pass at a federal recreation site. What is the deal there? Major life activities include functions such as: caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, etc. I am a Vietnam combat wounded veteran that has only a 10% disability rating and could not honestly sign that statement. Picked mine up today, thanks for the heads up. I have been to Mt Rushmore several times and asked that question on my first visit. A 10% disability rating can cover a multitude of problems. I remember complaining to crisis hot line that while contemplating suicide and dialed the VA hospital number in Vermont and received a message telling me to hang up and dial a 10 digit number. She demanded information on my disability rating and seemed to focus on whether I was 100% disabled. As I recall the free pass was going to start having a fee. ATTN: Distinguished Veteran Pass Program. An official website of the United States government. **imagine that here in the united states of north mexico!!!! Thank you all for your service, this program seems to have been designed for veterans with service connected disabilities . Pretty permanent and not an outwardly visible disability. A free, lifetime pass - available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability (does not have to be a 100% disability). The Disability Access Pass is a free, lifetime pass - available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability that provides admittance to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies. (1-888-275-8747). Download the 1- and 5-Year Disability Pass Application ( PDF or Word Document ). Even if it at a coustof 10 dollars fir non disable veterns. It allows free entry to all National Parks and now Im wondering if it is the same and if the name changed. Seems like they have the personnel to do this. there is an OR for Vets in the second bullet point. It is a National Memorial and they only charge for parking. But it is in addition (in most cases) to your regular disability rating (Schedular tier of disabilities ranging from 10%-100% for each disability). Buy your Discovery Pass Where to get your pass in person: participating locations | MEC stores The process took less than an hour. I think something is going wrong. If you are 62 you are eligible for a lifetime access pass to our NATIONAL PARKS (NOT State Parks) for a very small fee-use to be $10.00 but Congress raised it recently to approx. Send your completed Application to: Solve : * how about I donate my pass to yall whining babies. One pass covers the vehicle at sites that charge "per vehicle". You still have to pay to go to Rushmore. Please verify with your VA Benefit Summary found at https://eauth.va.gov/ebenefits/download-letters as to whether your disability is considered permanent. 10/30 Rule means Blood transfusion under 10.0 Hematocrit and 30% Hemoglobin, Now if we are talking the VA, yea they will make 30% = only 10%. You should be able to find a pdf version. I would trade my injuries and suffering pain for your good health. Can I utilize the free national park pass or is it just for the Veteran? How many of you veterans applied for this free pass and signed the application stating that you had an impairment that severely limits one or more major life activities. The park us free to enter, however you have to pay to park which is privately owned. USGS Yes, England has its own National Parks System, but I do not know their programs. Learn about accessibility laws and policy. The people whom are the the raters, have to be rated. FedEx Ground - typically 3-5 business days uh, I got my paperwork from the VA here and the VA website said that if I brought it.. fedrecpass@usgs.gov 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747) I have a Golden Age Passport. Plus, here near Philadelphia, we have so many cool places to visit within the national parks system and so many fun places to go. There is a $10 processing fee. Ya my brother is in the same boat. Park pass a 10% disability? If a park has a fee, I believe the last time we went to the Grand Canyon, it was $25 a car, and the entire carload will get in for free. So Id appreciate you getting your facts straight. In addition, theTennessee Valley Authority may honor the Access Pass for entrance or camping discounts. Download the official NPS app before your next visit, A statement by a licensed physician (Statement must include that the individual has a PERMANENT disability, that it limits one or more aspects of their daily life, and the nature of those limitations. Anyone who doesnt want to pay the $10 processing fee, just go to a National Park or the Forrest Service Office near you its FREE there. It is embarrassing. The VSO officers who usually assist with claims do not know very much, if anything, about the SMP tier. Perhaps the VA and other federal agencies should try communicating with each other before they change another agencies policy. It takes about 30 seconds to process. True, but what about the discounts in the store and such. is this the same as the Golden Age Passport. Do they really know how a vet with PTSD really feels? There is some misinformation in the article and the comments. Im still in my 40s with a disability, so its pretty special for me and tons of other vets who arent senior citizens and wouldnt otherwise have these benefits. I am 100% disabled and I still donate money every time I enter a park. Too bad Eleven Mile Canyon National Forest would not honor my Access Pass or my Disabled Veteran license plate issued by the State of Kansas, contrary to the guidance posted at the access point. Thank you for writing the article, I had no clue federal parks were free. No, less than 1% of the current population are active veterans, a little over 7% of the current population are veterans. Most importantly, thanks to those who gave all, and their families who miss them every day. An official website of the United States government. The PDF list of the national parks that issue passes is linked here. My boys also have National Parks Passports. I wish you all well! We experienced that too, and it pissed me off. Box 25286 Working veterans are expected to subsidize the elderly as it is, despite the elderly being the richest portion of the US population this is just insult added to injury, by politicians and bureaucrats trying to cozy up to greedy old voters. I love our national parks, and some surprising places are national parks. Is there a list of the parks available? Yes you can send a check instead of putting a CC # on the form. The Senior Pass includes all the same discounts as the access pass, which is free access to all sites that charge an entrance fee and 50% discount on some expanded amenity fees (camping, boat launching, etc). Its hard enough to just shower, let alone get groceries. It doesnt cost that much anyway. Bring your disability letter from VA benefits office to prove your disability rating and your drivers license. The cost of the Annual Senior Pass is $20. There is no fee for Rushmore. Canada has a national parks system too. Thanks VA and citizens! On December 27, 2021, President Biden signed into law S. 1605 "The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (NDAA). One is that you can go to a participating location and apply for it in person. Information changes at times and we want to ensure your viewers have accurate information and one place to go to for questions and answers about the Access Pass and any other interagency pass we offer. FedEx 2nd day - typically 2 business days An official website of theU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Looking for U.S. government information and services? I got it when they first came out. the term active veterans is incorrect. There are a number of passes available, many of them discounted or free for certain groups. I am rated 100% disabled by the Veterans Administration. I was just now informed they require a 30% rating. They also can be used at national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands. Disabled everyone can get the pass at any National Park. The ID needs to be in the name of the person obtaining the pass, not a parent in the case of a child. I dont think 10% usually qualifies as severely disabled, I could be wrong. In 2013, Veterans to Farmers was launched to allow Veterans to re-utilize those skills while taking on the challenge of continuing to feed our growing nation and securing our food sovereignty. Documentation required includes: Second, the Interagency Access Pass may be obtained through the mail. Why not just file for the pass online using your VA ID card info and let the government employee who receives it verify the information on the multi million dollar computer system they just purchased. Over 62: $20. Because it had a retractable spring point! You should seek guidance from the South Park Ranger District 719 836-2031 as why they disregarded their own access point and web site rules. echo $arrContactInfo['con_position']; ?>, Have a Disability? I suggest you do some checking through a veterans advocate group at http://www.Hadit.com You could choose their Forum Discussion and then search in the search bar for Special Monthly Compensation Then look for or search that subject for Loss of an Eye. Along with a valid photo ID such as a US passport, drivers license, or state-issued ID, applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability with one (1) of the following: Where can I get an Interagency Access Pass? Overview of the Annual Pass. I would like to have an application by mail. The nonprofit group Volunteers of America (VOA) recognizes the challenges Veterans often face in confronting moral injury, which is essentially a conflict with ones personal code of morality. Try listening to a constant ring in your ears twenty-four hours a day or not being able to socialize because you can hardly recognize what people are saying, then maybe you can complain. 1-888-ASK-USGS Step 1: Get a paper voucher by visiting the Every Kid Outdoors website and following the instructions. I just found out about this today. It states this clearly on the VA Benefits Summary. P.O. Just Fine unless the Fing VA doesnt take away your 38 yr old service connected disability rating. I was able to download with Firefox (67.0) and Chrome (74.9.3729.169). Well, they are. My email address is (redacted). thanks View a detailed list of required documents pertaining to the Disitnguished Veteran Pass Application. Those of us that served and didnt retire and didnt get hurt are treated like outcasts. I live near Manassas too. This is because certain groups receive free entry to National Parks anyway, or qualify for a better deal. The percentage of veterans to total population is negligible. Ken and Bridgette at the Pfeifer Beach in Los Padres National Forest refused to honor my Veteran Pass. May be obtained free in person at a federal recreation site. Ive had one for years. WOW We can give free to everything that comes in this country we can give our vets a free pass for their families The site says ( does not have to be 100% ). If you need your pass sooner please visit a site near you that distributes passes: SITES THAT ISSUE PASSES, America the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass. What a scam. A suite of annual and lifetime passes that provides U.S. citizens and visitors an affordable and convenient way to access Federal recreation lands. The ranger saying, everything is free here. Let me understand this. Cmon were all vets here and can follow instructions right? Also, when checking the United States Geological Survey website it shows no knowledge of this pass. Senior Citizens can also get a pass for only being Senior Citizens. It is free to enter. You can also apply via the mail, which is nice. Get an application at many state parks or region offices. Thank you for the extra information, it is very helpful. Misleading title on the email announcing free national park access, not mentioning it is for the disabled vets only, until we read the article. Can anyone help. I am a widow of a Vietnam Veteran who died from his service connected disability. Many Veterans, with a service connected disability rating, are entering Federal recreation lands and national parks for free with anAmerica the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands lifetime Access Passthrough an interagency partnership between the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation. FedEx Overnight - typically 1 business day. Additionally, anyone having served in the military for at least one full term of obligation and received an Honorable Discharge, should receive access to National Parks. A document issued by a state agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. However I also work in Federal Government first the VA and now FS. Decals are issued on annual basis, even for owners of lifetime Senior/Access passes, Decals are NOT valid for entry at staffed entrance sites - you MUST show your pass, All sites that issue passes issue free hangtags. NOT ACCEPTEDNotice of Benefit Increase (SSDI), Image 40% rating here. USGS The Interagency Military Pass has been part of the America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series since 2012. Francis J. Fitzpatrick. Thanks for the pass Thats It. A little-known benefit from the Interior Department gives military veterans with any disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs a free lifetime pass to national parks and other . Only the vehicle with thepass owneris covered. I cant find an application for a Disabled Veteran lifetime National Park Pass. You can visit national parks website to find these. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Then why are you receiving 10% if nothing is wrong? Make sure to have photo ID available when using your Lifetime Access Pass and enjoy the majestic scenery and abundant recreational opportunities our National Parks provide. Normally this would be $80 per year or as much as $25-$50 per visit. Im a 100% p/t vetera. No, it is given to the subset of veterans who have service connected disabilities. To apply, you just need to provide a valid form of identification and documentation that proves you have a permanent disability. $80.00. What is the address to send the application to? 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