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Franklin County Government - Veterans Pension

425 Franklin Farms Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202

Eligibility

Pension benefits are needs-based and your "countable" family income must fall below the yearly limit set by law. Veterans must have at least 90 days of active duty, including one day during a wartime period. If the active duty occurred after September 7, 1980, you must have served at least 24 months or the full period that you were called up (with some exceptions). Individual must also be: A) Age 65 or older with limited or no income B) OR Totally and permanently disabled C) OR A patient in a nursing home receiving skilled nursing care D) OR Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance E) OR Receiving Supplemental Security Income The Veteran must have met the service requirements above for surviving spouses and children applying for the Survivors Pension.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Application process

Individuals should call the office to schedule an appointment for services. To learn more about what Veterans and their families should know when applying for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pension Benefits, visit the link below.

Fees

Services free of charge

Service area

Franklin, PA

Description

The VA offers two broad categories of Pension benefit programs: Veterans Pension: Tax-free monetary benefit payable to low-income wartime Veterans. Survivors Pension: Tax-free monetary benefit payable to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse and/or unmarried child(ren) of a deceased Veteran with wartime service. Veterans and survivors who are eligible for Pension benefits and are housebound or require the aid and attendance of another person may be eligible to receive additional monetary amounts. Additionally, individuals cannot receive both a VA disability and VA pension. The VA will award whichever is greater.

Providing organization

Franklin County Government

Franklin County is governed by a board of three county commissioners elected every four years by the citizens who live here. The Board of Commissioners oversees the entire operation of the county and represents the best interests of the citizens. County commissioners also oversee the core functions of the county government, such as fiscal operations, human resources, taxes, voting, emergency services, planning, and information technology. Other officials are also elected to perform certain functions: the Controller, the Treasurer, and the Recorder of Deeds. Under the direction of these officers, the county maintains important legal records such as real estate deeds, licenses and permits, and financial records.