Financial help for veterans and family members

The Executive Office of Veterans Services offers financial help to eligible veterans and family members.

The Executive Office of Veterans Services offers a benefit to veterans with little income, called Chapter 115 benefits, which can help pay for daily living expenses, medical costs, housing, and other necessities. The Executive Office of Veterans Services also offers an annuity to certain disabled veterans, parents of a deceased veteran, and the unmarried spouses of deceased veterans.  

Financial help for veterans and eligible dependents in Massachusetts

Chapter 115 Benefits

The Executive Office of Veterans Services offers a benefit to veterans with little income, called Chapter 115 benefits, which can help pay for daily living expenses, medical costs, housing, and other necessities. Veterans can connect with their local Veteran Service Officer to apply. Learn more and how to apply here.

Annuity Payments

The annuity payments offers an annuity to certain disabled veterans, parents of deceased veterans, and unmarried spouses of deceased veterans living in Massachusetts. As part of the HERO Act, the annuity will be increasing from $2,000 to $2,500 over 2 years. Veterans will receive a payment of $1,250 in February of 2025. Starting in August of 2025, veterans will receive one annuity check per year of $2,500. . Learn more and apply here.

Find help outside of Massachusetts

Massachusetts Veterans benefits are for residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

If a veteran lives outside of Massachusetts, they may be eligible for benefits in their state of residence. Every state has an office or department of veterans' services. This office can provide information about veterans' benefits offered by that state. Find a list of state offices/departments of veterans' services here.