New York S03093 ensures disability compensation or benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are not considered income or resources for.

New York S03093 amends the military law to ensure that disability compensation or benefits received by veterans from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are not treated as income or resources for eligibility in means-tested programs. This includes state and federally assisted programs such as public assistance, medical assistance, and food stamps. The bill explicitly directs applicants to exclude these benefits when applying for such programs, unless federal law prohibits such exclusion. This act takes effect immediately.

New York S03093 ensures disability compensation or benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are not considered income or resources for.

New York S03093 amends the military law to ensure that disability compensation or benefits received by veterans from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are not treated as income or resources for eligibility in means-tested programs. This includes state and federally assisted programs such as public assistance, medical assistance, and food stamps. The bill explicitly directs applicants to exclude these benefits when applying for such programs, unless federal law prohibits such exclusion. This act takes effect immediately.