inclusion of an individual's income.
"Veteran." An individual who served in the United States
Armed Forces, including a reserve component or National Guard,
and who was discharged or released from that service under
conditions other than dishonorable.
"Veterans' benefit payment." Compensation or payment
received by a veteran that is directly related to or the result
of the veteran's service-connected disability as determined by
the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or benefits
provided to a veteran by a Commonwealth agency or authorized
under the laws of this Commonwealth.
§ 9902. Exclusion.
(a) Income exclusion.--One hundred percent of a veterans'
benefit payment may not be included as income for any
Commonwealth program.
(b) Extension to spouses.--The exclusion under subsection
(a) shall apply to an unmarried surviving spouse upon the death
of a veteran for any compensation or payment the unmarried
surviving spouse is entitled to receive.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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