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Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services / Chapter 115
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 115 is a means-tested state and municipal safety-net program, administered through a mandatory Veterans Service Officer in every Massachusetts city and town, providing eligible veterans and dependents financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing, fuel, and medical care.
- Cost
- Free to apply and receive VSO assistance; the benefit itself is a means-tested cash/in-kind assistance payment
- Coverage
- Statewide (Massachusetts)
- Eligibility
- Must be a veteran or dependent of a veteran, demonstrate financial need, and reside in Massachusetts.
- Last Verified
- August 27, 2026
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