Veterans in Pennsylvania and Maryland may qualify for expanded financial assistance and property tax relief following changes to state benefits programs in 2026.
Pennsylvania has revised eligibility rules and financial guidelines for five state veterans benefit programs, marking what the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs describes as its most extensive benefits update in 35 years.
The department announced the changes Nov. 3, ahead of Veterans Day. The new regulations broaden and clarify eligibility requirements, revise income limits and introduce cost-of-living expense allowances for programs that consider applicants’ financial needs…