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Apply for the Welcome Home Bonus

Veterans Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides a bonus to veterans of certain designated campaigns who were domiciled in Massachusetts immediately prior to entry in the armed forces. In case of the death of a veteran, the spouse and children, mother or father, brother or sister or other dependents of the deceased veteran (in that order) are eligible for a bonus.

How to Start

If you were a resident of Cambridge prior to active duty, visit Cambridge Veterans’ Services to have the residency portion of the application certified.

Complete and mail application the State Treasurer’s Office


Requirements

  • Military Discharge (DD214)
  • Welcome Home Bonus application
  • Residency Certificate
  • W9
  • Direct Deposit information
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