An Act exempting veterans disability payments as income when they are applying for other Commonwealth services.
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to make it easier for veterans to access other state services. It proposes that veterans’ disability payments will not be counted as income when determining eligibility for benefits or programs offered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This change would help ensure that veterans are not unfairly penalized for receiving disability compensation. The bill seeks to streamline the application process for veterans seeking assistance.
Key provisions
- Veterans’ disability payments will not be considered income.
- This exemption applies when applying for Commonwealth services.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for July 22, 2025.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Massachusetts residents
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts agencies
Notable changes
- Current law considers veterans’ disability payments as income for eligibility purposes.
- This bill creates an exception to that rule.
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Sponsors
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
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