Restrictions on Veterans’ “Independence Plus” Benefit

Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services, referred to as "Independence Plus" can cover a wide range of goods and services, but there are limitations. For example, the following are not covered through "Independence Plus"... -- Any service duplication....

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Veteran “Independence Plus” Benefit Amounts

The Veterans Administration offers a broad range of benefits to its veteran constituents, such as the Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services ("Independence Plus") program -- which is a unique benefit designed to allow veterans who are potential...

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Coverage for Vet Directed “Independence Plus”

Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services programs will pay for a very wide range of services and goods. Generally, any product or service that is required for the participant’s care, health maintenance, and/or improves the participant’s ability...

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Veteran’s “Independence Plus” Eligibility

The Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services program is designed to allow veterans who are potential candidates for nursing home placement to receive a comparable level of care in their own homes. This program ("Independence Plus") enables veterans...

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Vet Benefits & “Independence Plus”…Part 2

Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services programs are not appropriate for everyone. There is a substantial effort required of the veteran, and/or their family, to determine care requirements, selection of care providers, and ongoing management oversight of...

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Veterans & “Independence Plus”…Part 1

How does Veterans Directed Home Based Services, also known as "Independence Plus" work? 1. The veteran, working with family, and usually an advisor from the state, develops a Care Plan outlining the services, supports, supplies and estimated...

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Veterans Directed Home Based Services…Introduction

The Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services program, sometimes referred to as "Cash and Counseling for Veterans" or as "Independence Plus", is designed to allow veterans who are potential candidates for nursing home placement to receive a comparable...

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Social Security Serves Veterans

I came across this article last week. Given the awareness of this week's Veterans Day, I thought it appropriate to essentially republish this information... On November 11, we honor our Nation’s veterans for their service to America. What better...

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Military Friends Foundation Provides Veteran Support

There are many community resources available to veterans - young and old - which offer support, counselling, and financial assistance. The Military Friends Foundation is one such resource. Established in 2003 with the financial support of private...

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