Pennsylvania § 9901 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9901 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9901. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Commonwealth program." A program administered by the Commonwealth that requires, as a condition for eligibility, the inclusion of an individual's income. The term does not include a federally funded program that requires a state to meet Federal criteria.
"Veteran." An individual who served in the United States Armed Forces, including a reserve component or National Guard, and who was discharged or released from that service under conditions other than dishonorable.
"Veterans' benefit payment." Compensation or payment received by a veteran that is directly related to or the result of the veteran's service-connected disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or benefits provided to a veteran by a Commonwealth agency or authorized under the laws of this Commonwealth.
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9901 cover?
Section 9901 ("Definitions.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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