Exclusion.
51 Pa.C.S. § 9902
in effect(a) Income exclusion.--One hundred percent of a veterans' benefit payment may not be included as income for any Commonwealth program.
(b) Resources.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, unspent veterans' benefit payments may not be considered a resource in determining eligibility for a Commonwealth program under section 432.5 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code.
(c) Extension to spouses.--The exclusion under subsection
(a) shall apply to an unmarried surviving spouse upon the death of a veteran for any compensation or payment the unmarried surviving spouse is entitled to receive. APPENDIX TO TITLE 51 MILITARY AFFAIRS ------- Supplementary Provisions of Amendatory Statutes ------- 1990, DECEMBER 17, P.L.700, NO.174 Preamble The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) It is the intention of the General Assembly, as a matter of public policy, to reaffirm the support of this Commonwealth for members of the National Guard and other reserve components of the armed forces of the United States.
(2) The General Assembly recognizes that today's National Guard and reserve component forces are essential elements of our nation's total force for national defense and that members of the National Guard and other reserve components of the armed forces of the United States may be called or ordered to active duties in support of a wide variety of military contingencies and operations throughout the world.
(3) The General Assembly recognizes that the Pennsylvania National Guard provides vital support for this Commonwealth by constituting a well-trained, equipped and
disciplined military force to respond to emergencies and other contingencies within this Commonwealth.
(4) The General Assembly finds and declares that the laws of this Commonwealth, providing support for the National Guard and other reserve components of the armed forces of the United States, should be updated in light of the current duties and responsibilities of the National Guard and reserve component forces as part of the total force. Explanatory Note. Act 174 added or amended sections 702, 902, 1906, 3105, 4102, 7302, 7303(c), 7309, 7312, 7313 and 7314 of Title 51. 1996, MARCH 21, P.L.39, NO.12 § 3. Use of existing forms, stationery, etc. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs shall continue to use or recycle all forms, stationery, business cards and other office supplies or materials which contain references to its predecessor department until the existing supplies and materials are depleted. Explanatory Note. Act 12 amended sections 701 and 9201 of Title 51.
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