New law gives veterans easier access to benefits they’ve rightfully earned
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that a new law, which he helped pass so more veterans can gain access to benefits, is going into effect (Ch. 322 of 2018). The law ensures that veterans are given proper assistance and informed of the benefits they’re entitled to when dealing with state agencies.
“Veterans have made countless sacrifices to keep us and our country safe, and for that, we owe them indescribable gratitude,” Jones said. “We need to do everything we can to show the brave men and women who have served our nation how much they mean to us. North Country veterans shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to get health benefits or information about the assistance they’ve earned.”
Jones supported the legislation as it moved through the Assembly last year. The new law requires state agencies and local governments to ask their customers whether they or a family member is a veteran to ensure more veterans learn about assistance and benefits available through the state Division of Veterans’ Affairs or local veterans’ service agencies. This information is kept private and is only used to inform the veteran of benefits and assistance they may not already be receiving.
Posted: February 1st, 2019 under State Legislator News, Veterans' News.