Code of Massachusetts Regulations
960 CMR - OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER AND RECEIVER GENERAL
Title 960 CMR 7.00 - Procedures For The Administration Of Certain Bonuses Awarded To Eligible Service Members
Section 7.04 - Application Requirements
Universal Citation: 960 MA Code of Regs 960.7
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Non-active Duty Applicants. Applicants separated from the Armed Forces when applying for a bonus must submit a completed application, which includes any necessary documentation, to the Division. The Division shall provide an application form upon request.
(a)
For an application to be deemed complete, it must include the following:
1. Veterans' Bonus Application Form that is
completed and signed by the Applicant;
2. DD-214: Proof of service and character of
service; and
3. Records showing a
Massachusetts domicile for six months prior to the Applicant's entering into
the Armed Services.
(b)
The Division may accept the following documents to establish the Applicant's
Massachusetts domicile:
1. W2;
2. Excise tax statement;
3. Lease agreement;
4. Written statement of a clerk of a city or
town that the Applicant was domiciled there in on the first day of January;
or
5. If the Applicant entered the
Armed Services the same year that they graduated from high school, a copy of a
high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
(c) The Division may deem the Applicant was
domiciled in Massachusetts for six months prior to their entering into Active
Service if the home of record on the Applicant's DD-214 is Massachusetts and
the Applicant cannot provide other documentation sufficient to establish their
domicile.
(d) The Division may
accept other documentation from the Applicant to establish their Active Duty
service, character of service, Massachusetts domicile or other bonus
eligibility requirements as it determines appropriate and in its sole
discretion.
(2) Active Duty Applicants. Applicants serving in Active Duty when applying for a bonus must submit a completed application, which includes any relevant documentation to the Division. The Division shall provide an application form upon request.
(a) For an
application to be deemed complete, it must include the following:
1. Veterans' Bonus Application Form that is
completed and signed by the Applicant;
2. Documents evidencing that the Applicant's
current Active Duty status is honorable service or a statement signed by the
Applicant's Commanding Officer stating that The Applicant is currently
honorably serving on Active Duty; and
3. Documentation showing the Applicant's
domicile was in the Commonwealth for six months prior to their entry into the
Armed Services.
(b) The
Division may accept the following documents to establish Massachusetts
domicile:
1. W2;
2. Excise tax statement;
3. Lease agreement;
4. Written statement of a clerk of a city or
town that the Applicant was domiciled therein on the first day of January;
or
5. If the Applicant entered the
Armed Services the same year that they graduated from high school, a copy of a
high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
(c) The Division may deem the Applicant was
domiciled in Massachusetts for six months prior to their entering into Active
Service if the home of record on the Applicant's DD-214 is Massachusetts and
the Applicant cannot provide other documentation sufficient to establish their
domicile.
(d) The Division may
accept other documentation from the Applicant to establish their Active Duty
service, character of service, Massachusetts domicile, or other bonus
eligibility requirements as it determines appropriate and in its sole
discretion.
(3) National Guard and Reserve Applicants. Applicants serving in the National Guard or Reserve when applying for a bonus must submit a completed application, which includes any relevant documentation to the Division. The Division shall provide an application form upon request.
(a) For an application to be considered
complete, it must include the following:
1.
Veterans' Bonus Application Form that is completed and signed by The
Applicant;
2. Documents evidencing
that the Applicant's current Active Duty status is honorable service or a
statement signed by the Applicant's Commanding Officer stating that the
Applicant is currently honorably serving on Active Duty; and
3. Documentation showing the Applicant's
domicile was the Commonwealth for six months prior to their entry into the
Armed Services or entry into active duty.
(b) The Division may accept the following
documents to establish the Applicant's Massachusetts domicile:
1. W2;
2. Excise tax statement;
3. Lease agreement;
4. Written statement of a clerk of a city or
town that the Applicant was domiciled therein on the first day of January;
or
5. If the Applicant entered the
Armed Services the same year that they graduated from high school, a copy of a
high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
(c) The Division may deem the Applicant
domiciled in Massachusetts for six months prior to their entering into Active
Service if the home of record on the Applicant's DD-214 is Massachusetts and
the Applicant cannot provide other documentation sufficient to establish their
domicile.
(d) The Division may
accept other documentation from the Applicant to establish their Active Duty
service, character of service, Massachusetts domicile, or other bonus
eligibility requirements as it determines appropriate and in its sole
discretion.
(4) Additional Documentation for Certain Applicants. The Division may require additional documentation with an application under the following circumstances:
(a)
Name
Change. If the service member's name has changed since entering or
separating from the Armed Forces, if requested by the Division, the Applicant,
or person acting on their behalf, shall provide documentation verifying the
name change with the application.
(b)
Proof of Authorization to Act
on Behalf of a Service Member. If a person or entity is applying
for a bonus on behalf of a service member, if requested by the Division, The
Applicant or person or entity acting on their behalf shall provide
documentation of their authorization to act as the legal representative. The
Division may accept a notarized and fully executed power of attorney and/or
court appointment.
(c)
Proof of Death and Eligibility of Heirs-at-Law. If a
person or entity is applying on behalf of a deceased service member, if
requested by the Division, the Applicant or person acting on their behalf,
shall provide a death certificate and any other documentation the Division
deems necessary to determine the eligibility of any Heir(s)-at-Law.
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