Did you know that Massachusetts has a state program that helps low-income veterans and their families pay for everyday needs like rent, food, medical care, and even therapy? The program is called Chapter 115 benefits. We want to help people understand how the Chapter 115 benefit program works and what their rights are to receive […]
Did You Know That You May Be Able to Increase Your Monthly SNAP Benefits by Having Your VSO Pay Directly for Certain Monthly Bills
Many Massachusetts veterans and their families don’t know about an important cash assistance program called Chapter 115 benefits. The Chapter 115 program provides monthly cash payments to Massachusetts veterans, dependents, and survivors of limited means. Veterans, dependents, and survivors can connect with their local Veteran’s Service Officer (VSO) (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-a-veterans-service-officer-near-you) to apply for and, if eligible, […]
Steward Healthcare – Veteran Support for Suffolk County
As you may already be aware, the Steward Healthcare system recently decided to sell their hospitals in Massachusetts and intend to close both the Carney Hospital in Dorchester and the Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer.
Tips to Help Self-Employed Veterans and Family Members Receive Chapter 115 Benefits
Two recent decisions by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS)* make it easier for self-employed veterans and family members of veterans to qualify for Chapter 115 benefits. Chapter 115 is a program that provides financial support to eligible veterans and their families for basic needs like food, shelter, and medical expenses. The program […]
Recent Appeal Decision from the Mass. Executive Office of Veterans’ Services—the New Name of the Mass. Department of Veterans’ Services—Helps More Self-Employed Veterans Qualify for Chapter 115 Benefits
A recent appeal decision will help self-employed veterans and their families when they need financial assistance: The Mass. Executive Office of Veterans’ Services (EOVS)* has issued an appeal decision that will make it easier for self-employed people to qualify for Chapter 115 benefits. Chapter 115 is a program that provides financial support to veterans and […]
Are You a Veteran Who Owns Your Own Business? If So, a Recent Massachusetts Department of Veteran Services Decision May Help You.
The Massachusetts Department of Veteran Services (DVS) has ruled that business expenses for self-employed veterans are deductible from income when calculating eligibility for Chapter 115 benefits. Here is the background: Chapter 115 provides money for food, housing, clothing, and medical care to eligible veterans and their families, including survivors. This monthly benefit is essential for low-income […]