Apr
30
2013
High Quality Healthcare & Benefits
All Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. And the Boston VA Healthcare System is committed to providing the high quality healthcare and benefits that our Veterans - young, and old...
Oct
17
2012
Seniors Need to Prepare and Plan for Aging
Too often, the elders in our communities allow themselves to believe a very common misconception. They mistakenly believe that the Medicare program will take care of their health care costs as they...
Oct
08
2012
October 30th -- Information for Elders
Abington - While we can't stop getting older, we can do many things to plan for retirement and the inevitable aging process. On Tuesday, October 30th, the Abington Council on Aging will host the...
Jun
12
2012
How to Determine Eligibility
The application process and paperwork required to submit an application for Aid & Attendance eligibility is relatively simple. However, there is no real instruction manual. I have helped numerous parties complete and submit documents to the...
Jun
04
2012
Pension Provides Financial Assistance
The federal arm of the Veteran Administration provides financial assistance for qualifying veterans (or surviving spouses) through the Aid and Attendance pension benefit. It is intended for those requiring help with routine tasks, or two or...
Feb
21
2012
Aid & Attendance Provides Tax-Free Financial Assistance
Aid & Attendance is a federal pension benefit available to eligible veterans and surviving spouses through the Veterans Administration. This is a tax-free, monthly pension. Veterans/spouses with certain recurring health/medical expenses may be able to...
Nov
21
2011
Tax-Free, Monthly Pension for Qualifying Veterans/Spouses
The Veterans Administration offers a little-known source of money to assist paying long term care costs entitled Aid & Attendance. This is a tax-free, monthly pension for qualifying veterans/spouses with certain recurring medical expenses,...