Lifeline For Veterans: How The Benefit Works
By FreePhone Atlas editors · Updated · Page 2 of 6
1. The VA Benefit That Qualifies You
The Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit is on the list of Lifeline qualifying programs. If you or your surviving spouse receive it, you qualify without having to show your income.
The pension is a needs-based benefit for wartime veterans with limited income, and the survivors benefit goes to eligible spouses and children.
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