Households who do not have to file income tax returns, obtain the tax credit in the form of a direct check from N.Y. State. There are special veterans' benefits available to people 65 and older who either served 90 days or more of honorable active wartime service or served less time but were discharged because of disabilities related to their service. Widows and widowers of such veterans may also be eligible for benefits regardless of their age. The Veterans Service Agency handles the processing of claims for compensation, pension benefits, educational entitlements, property tax exemptions and burial benefits, and assists with the appeals process. In addition, it coordinates a volunteer transportation program for veterans to the VA Hospital in Northport and the V.A. Clinic in Plainview.
All services are free to eligible veterans.
Significant others are also able to receive some services. Day and evening hours are available. The Veterans Administration has opened a Clinic which currently provides limited health care to veterans.