Submitting your application online may result in a quicker response. Most applicants receive their checks 4-6 weeks after submitting completed materials, including supporting documentation.
- This page, Apply for a Massachusetts COVID-19 Bonus for Mass National Guard, is offered by
- Veterans' Bonus Division
- Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg
Apply for a Massachusetts COVID-19 Bonus for Mass National Guard
A bonus for Massachusetts National Guard members that were activated during the state of emergency declared by the governor on March 10, 2020.
Contact for Apply for a Massachusetts COVID-19 Bonus for Mass National Guard
Veterans' Bonus Division Contact
The Details of Apply for a Massachusetts COVID-19 Bonus for Mass National Guard
What you need for Apply for a Massachusetts COVID-19 Bonus for Mass National Guard
Eligibility dates: March 10, 2020 to present.
You may be entitled to a $500 Massachusetts COVID-19 bonus (first time/onetime bonus) or a $250 subsequent bonus (for any additional activations during the eligibility dates) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts if:
- You were or are a Massachusetts National Guard servicemember
- You were activated from March 10, 2020 to present
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Complete online application
- The relatives of a deceased veteran may apply to receive the bonus the veteran would have received. Click here to go to the process for deceased veterans.
- Proof of Service
- Copy of activation orders, DD214, memorandum, award, etc.
- Active service shall not include active duty for training, annual tour, or drill weekend.
- Submit application & documents
- After submitting your application, you may check the status of your application here.
How to apply Apply for a Massachusetts COVID-19 Bonus for Mass National Guard
- Complete our application form.
- Upload Proof of Service
- Orders, DD214, memorandum, award, etc.
- Submit Application
- Contact the Veterans’ Bonus Division if you have questions or need assistance completing the application
Next steps for Apply for a Massachusetts COVID-19 Bonus for Mass National Guard
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Check the status of your application
Use the following link to view the status of your application.
This will bring you to a list of applications and their current status. To search for your application's status hold down the Ctrl key and press the F key. In the pop-up window enter your Submission ID to search for your record. Your Submission ID was provided in the confirmation email you received when you submitted your online application.
2. Approval/Denial
You will receive an email when the application is approved or denied.
3. Questions/Status
The Veterans’ Bonus Division will contact you if they have any questions. You can contact the Veterans’ Bonus Division if you have questions or for a status update. Please email veteransbonus@tre.state.ma.us if you have questions about the application and/or to verify receipt of your application and pertinent materials.
Please do not submit documents via email since they may contain confidential personal information.
Receive bonus
Payments take approximately 4-6 weeks to process and deliver, via mailed check. Unfortunately, we do not have direct deposit services available.
Appeal a denial
You will receive a letter regarding your denied bonus detailing the reason(s) the application was not accepted.
You are able to appeal the Division’s decision. You must send a written request for an appeal within 60 days from the date of receiving the denial.
Downloads for Apply for a Massachusetts COVID-19 Bonus for Mass National Guard
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