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Veterans tax exemption and survivor benefits assistance

Assistance with tax exemption, death pension, insurance and burial benefits.

The Veterans Services Agency advises and assists veterans and families with applications for federal, state, and local benefits and explains available VA benefits.

Questions to ask the program

These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.

  • Does the person receiving care live in New York? Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
  • Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
  • What documents do you need from us to start an application?
  • Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?

What this record does not yet say

  • authority id
  • benefit categories
  • a direct application link

Services

The Veterans Services Agency advises and assists veterans and families with applications for federal, state, and local benefits and explains available VA benefits.