Financial & Medical Assistance

Chapter 115 Public Assistance

Under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 115, the Commonwealth provides a needs-based financial and medical assistance program for indigent veterans and their dependents. Eligible veterans and their dependents receive financial aid for necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, fuel, and medical care, based on a formula that considers the number of dependents and income from all sources. Dependents of deceased veterans are provided the same benefits as if the veteran were still living.

For more information, visit the Chapter 115 Benefits/Safety Net Program.

Pensions

Low-income wartime veterans may be eligible to receive a pension from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility is based on income, and veterans must be 65 years of age or older or be totally and permanently disabled.

For more information, visit the Eligibility for Veterans Pension.

Edith Nourse Rogers-Bedford Veterans Affairs

Veterans can access healthcare services through local Veterans Affairs Medical Facilities. Applications are submitted to the desired facility’s eligibility office. Services include inpatient, outpatient, dental, pharmacy, prosthetic, and women’s health, among others, available through the Veterans Affairs Health Care System.

For more information, visit the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans' Hospital.

Disability Compensation

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers a tax-free benefit to veterans with disabilities resulting from injury, disease, or events during military service. Our office provides assistance with applications and guidance for eligible veterans.

For more information, visit the VA disability compensation.

Aid and Attendance & Housebound Benefits

Veterans Affairs provides Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits, offering monthly payments in addition to a Veterans Affairs pension for qualified veterans and survivors. These benefits are available to those who need help with daily activities or are housebound.

For more information, visit the VA Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance.