(a) Income exclusion.— One hundred percent of a veterans' benefit payment may not be included as income for any Commonwealth program.
(b) Resources.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, unspent veterans' benefit payments may not be considered a resource in determining eligibility for a Commonwealth program under section 432.5 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code.
(c) Extension to spouses.— The exclusion under subsection (a) shall apply to an unmarried surviving spouse upon the death of a veteran for any compensation or payment the unmarried surviving spouse is entitled to receive.