Section 10.01 - Medical Care(1) Applicants who are recipients of M.G.L. c. 115 benefits requiring medical benefits shall also apply for medical assistance under M.G.L. c. 118E, if eligible.(2) Veterans' agents shall complete and file applications authorized by the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) for any veteran, and dependent as defined in 108 CMR 3.05(1) applying for such medical assistance pursuant to the Secretary's directives.(3) The veterans' agent shall advise the applicant of the right to M.G.L. c. 115 medical benefits pending approval of his or her M.G.L. c. 118E application. The Secretary may supplement M.G.L. c. 118E medical assistance with medical benefits coverage under M.G.L. c. 115 if the Secretary determines that supplemental coverage is necessary to afford the applicant sufficient relief and support. Benefits paid to an applicant pursuant to M.G.L. c. 115 shall not be considered income for the purposes of determining eligibility under M.G.L. c. 118E. However, an applicant's annuity benefits under M.G.L. c. 115, § 6B shall be considered income under M.G.L. c. 118E.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1536, eff. 12/6/2024.