Massachusetts Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator
Official Massachusetts tool for estimating eligibility for Chapter 115 financial assistance covering needs such as food, shelter, clothing, fuel, and medical care.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (vets.mass.gov), checked Sep 5, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Chapter 115 programEligible Massachusetts veterans and their families.
- Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits EstimatorVeterans who meet the Massachusetts eligibility requirements for a veteran in M.G.L. Chapter 115 Section 1, and are a Massachusetts resident.
Eligibility
The Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator is intended for veterans who meet the Massachusetts eligibility requirements for a veteran in M.G.L. Chapter 115 Section 1, and are a Massachusetts resident. Assets may be considered permissible up to the limits outlined in the Secretary's Budget Amounts directive when applying.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (vets.mass.gov), checked Sep 6, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Confirm you are a Massachusetts resident and use the Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator to check whether you may qualify.
- Select Begin Estimator and complete the form with complete and accurate information.
- Provide information about veteran status, Massachusetts residency, personal assets, income sources, and expenses.
- Use Find My Veterans Service Officer to locate your Veteran Services Office.
- Apply through your Veteran Services Office, which verifies Chapter 115 eligibility during your application.
What to bring
- Information about veteran status
- Information about Massachusetts residency
- Personal asset information
- Income source information
- Expense information
What to expect
The program's site says completing the estimator should take 10-15 minutes. It also says your Veteran Services Office verifies Chapter 115 eligibility during your application.
Contact
- Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-383824/7 — connects veterans who are homeless or at risk with local help.
- Serves all of Massachusetts
Next step
See every Massachusetts program for this need, how they fit together, and what to try first.
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Source: Official government website (vets.mass.gov). Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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