Springfield honors its fallen veterans at the 2009 Memorial Day ceremony on the steps of City Hall
Mayor Sarno speaks at the 2009 Memorial Day observance
The mission of the Department of Veterans’ Services is to advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth’s Veterans and provide them with quality support services and to direct an emergency financial assistance program for those Veterans and their dependants who are in need.
Public Assistance: Chapter 115 Benefits
Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. Ch. 115), the Commonwealth provides a uniform program of financial and medical assistance for indigent veterans and their dependents. Qualifying veterans and their dependents receive necessary financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing, housing supplies and medical care in accordance with a formula which takes into account the number of dependants and income from all sources. Eligible dependents of deceased veterans are provided with the same benefits as they would were the veteran still living.
The Veterans' Service Department counsels and advocates for Veterans and their families. They serve every citizen by providing information and direction concerning:
Chapter 115 Benefits
Annuities
Bonuses
Awards & Medals
Burial Information
Clothing
Education
Elder Services
Employment
Flags and Markers
Alternate Financial Assistance
Food
Graves Registration
Housing
License Plates
Medical Insurance & Assistance
Pensions
Pharmaceuticals
Real Estate Tax Abatement
Records Retention
Sales Tax Exemptions
Shelter / Transitional Homes
Re-employment Rights
Locating Discharges
Fuel Assistance
Legal Services
Nursing and Rest Home Care
VA Services
Loans and Mortgages
Substance Abuse
Veterans and their families should apply for Chapter 115 Benefits before going to any other agencies.
Page last updated: Monday, March 22, 2010 02:28 pm
