The bill H.104 proposes to exclude veterans disability benefits from the income calculations used to determine eligibility for various public assistance programs in Vermont. Specifically, it mandates that any state program or benefit administered by the Department for Children and Families, the Department of Vermont Health Access, and the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living must not consider veterans disability benefits as part of an individual's taxable income or adjusted gross income. This exclusion aims to ensure that veterans are not disadvantaged when seeking public assistance.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law regarding the appointment of entities for energy efficiency programs, stipulating that any such appointment must also exclude veterans disability benefits from income calculations for eligibility purposes. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing for a transition period for the implementation of these changes.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 30-209(d), 30-209