Who to Contact
Services
Financial and Medical Assistance
Under Chapter 115 of Mass. General Laws, the Commonwealth provides a program of financial and medical assistance for indigent veterans and their dependents.
Bonuses and Annuities
A one-time bonus payment for service during wartime and an annuity in the amount of $2,000 for certain veterans and their spouses, as well as Gold Star Parents.
Mission Direct Vet
Mission Direct Vet is a jail diversion program that provides services and treatment to veterans as an alternative to incarceration.
Tax and Motor Vehicles
Veterans are allowed certain tax exemptions and motor vehicle benefits such as license plates, excise tax exemptions, and vehicle registration exemptions.
Pension Program
The Pension Program provides elderly veterans or eligible spouses with assistance in applying for VA Non-Service Connected Pensions and/or Chapter 115 benefits.
Family Benefits
State and federal veterans’ benefits are available to the dependents (spouse, children, parents) of eligible veterans.
Guard and Reserve
An assortment of information, questions, and answers that may help recently called-up Guard and Reserve members and their families.
Federal Benefits and Services
The federal government offers benefits, services, and programs for veterans and their families, as well as members of the Reserve Component.
Financial Education Resources
Online resources to help veterans, service members, and families with finances.
The federal Veterans’ Administration for benefits information can be reached at 1-800-827-1000. They also have a web site with useful information at www.va.gov. For VA health eligibility, call 1-877-222-8387.
Service hours
Monday-Friday, 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed on state holidays