Veterans and Spouses: Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit, part 7

The Aid & Attendance veterans pension and is available to veterans who were enlisted during a period of U.S. declared war, as well as to the single surviving spouses of these veterans.

This money can be used to pay just about anyone to provide elder care services at home. As an example, these funds can be used to pay children, other relatives, friends, home care companies, or domestic workers.

Adequate documentation and evidence must be provided in order to receive money from VA for these services.

Veteran households with income or assets above the benefit ceiling levels will not qualify for the benefit. Fortunately, there are special provisions that allow — under certain circumstances — individuals to still qualify. VA typically does not tell potential applicants about the special provisions. A practitioner who understands how to obtain the Aid & Attendance benefit can help potential applicants receive the benefit even when they have been told by VA that they do not qualify.

Myth # 16: The VA will make up the difference in my living expenses.
No, this is not correct. Financial eligibility and a VA “determination” will depend on your unique circumstances. Income. Assets in savings or the stock market will be reviewed. And, certain medical or health related expenses that you are paying for may be used as eligible expenses.

Myth # 17: My assets exceed the ceiling for application benefits – therefore I’m not eligible.
On the surface, this is correct. But there are methods to manage your assets in order to become eligible.

There may be many questions regarding filing an application for Aid & Attendance through the Veterans Administration. To discuss in much greater detail and specificity, call Home Care Partners at (781) 378-2164 for a personalized discussion on your individual situation.

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