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Welcome Home Bonus Information

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Chapter 130 Acts of 2005: Six months domicile in Massachusetts immediately prior to latest enlistment/commission into the Armed Forces.
2. For active service on or after September 11, 2001.
3. Discharged/Active Service must be under Honorable conditions.

Payment Information:
1. Active service in Afghanistan or Iraq: $1000.00
2. Six months or more active service,
state side or outside the continental
limits of the United States service:		 $500.00
*Active service shall not include active duty for training in the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, those in the Naval Academy or active duty for training as a reservist in the armed forces of the United States.

How to Apply:
1. Complete, date, and sign the application.
2. Take or mail to the City or Town Clerk or Election Commissioner to secure Certification of residence where you were domiciled prior to latest enlistment/commission into Armed Forces.
3. Submit a complete and clear photocopy of all #4 DD214s for service after 9/11/2001 if discharged.
4. Sign and date W9 form

If still on active Duty:
1. Have Commanding Officer fill out the appropriate form.
2. Please submit a photcopy of Military I.D.
3. Sign and date W9 form.
4. If deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan please send copies of orders .

Forms:
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Application for Welcome Home Bonus for Discharged Servicemen
Application for Welcome Home Bonus (Deceased Veteran)
Application for Active Duty Servicemen who served in Iraq or Afghanistan
Application for Active Duty Servicemen who have not been to Irag/Afghanistan

Veterans Bonus Division
(617) 367-9333, ext. 859
veteransbonus@tre.state.ma.us
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One Ashburton Place, 12th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Phone Number:
(617) 367-9333
ext. 859
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