To qualify, a veteran must:
As part of the HERO Act, starting in August 2025, veterans and eligible surviving spouses will receive one annuity check per year of $2,500.
Note: EOVS offices are by appointment only, and annuity checks are not distributed from EOVS offices. Please allow 7 business days from the expected date of payment before checking the status of payment.
Contact: VetsAnnuity@Mass.Gov or call 617-210-5480, ext. 5 if you have any questions or concerns about your benefits.
New applications or updates for existing Annuity benefits must be received and approved by EOVS by June 30th.
Effective July 1, 2025 people may remarry and receive the annuity benefits.
If you remarried, you can receive or continue to receive annuity if 1 of these describes you:
If you recently changed your address, banking information or need to update your record in any way, you only need to submit an updated only need to provide the W-9 or EFT.
Starting on 04/03/2026 the Annuity online application packet will be transferred to the AdobeSign platform.
Any applications submitted before 04/03/2026 will not need to be resubmitted. This decision was made in alignment with Massachusetts' commitment in online digital accessibility.
Accessible Downloadable PDF forms are provided individually and must each be completed and submitted. This is not a combined packet, each form must be mailed or emailed. Applicants must submit all required forms and documentation for processing.
If you require additional assistance due to a disability during your application process, please contact the Veteran Annuity Department directly at VetsAnnuity@Mass.Gov or call 617-210-5480.
Complete the electronic Annuity Application packet, including Direct Deposit-EFT and W-9 forms.
Please note: the Annuity Application packet is now access through AdobeSign and no longer through DocuSign.
Download and attach the following documents:
Once fully completed, please email the completed forms and attachment to: VetsAnnuity@Mass.Gov
Applicants must email ALL required forms and documentation for processing.
Mail the completed:
Once completed please mail everything to:
Executive Office of Veterans Services
Attn: Annuity Department
15 New Chardon Street
One Bowdoin Square, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02114
Applicants must mail ALL required forms and documentation for processing.
Apply by visiting your local Veteran Service Officer (VSO).
Your local VSO can assist you with completing and submitting your application.
To find and connect with your local VSO, visit: mass.gov/VSO
For applicants using screen readers or assistive technology, we provide fully accessible PDF versions of our application forms.
The Executive Office of Veterans Services is committed to digital accessibility. For applicants using screen readers or assistive technology, we provide fully accessible PDF versions of the following forms:
Please note: These forms are provided individually and must each be completed and submitted. This is not a combined packet, each form must be mailed or emailed with the additional required documentation.
Applicants must submit ALL required forms and documentation for processing.
If you require additional assistance due to a disability, please contact the Annuity Department directly at VetsAnnuity@Mass.Gov or call 617-210-5480.
