Millions of veterans
who need long-term care are missing out on the benefits they’ve earned because
they don’t know about them.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) Aid & Attendance pension benefit pays some vets for long-term care. A
qualified veteran or surviving spouse who is 65 or older can get Aid &
Attendance to help pay for care in an assisted living community, a nursing
home, or at home. Recipients can use their benefit to pay an adult
child who’s acting as their caregiver, but not a care giving spouse.
New VA
guidelines clarify the maximum qualifying net worth an Aid & Attendance
applicant can have. To qualify $123,600 is the upper limit of net worth,
excluding appliances, a home and vehicles.
If you or a loved one qualifies you will
need several documents to submit and there are eligibility requirements too. A
variety of resources can help you learn more about the Aid & Attendance
benefit for veterans and help you apply. The American Legion,
The Veterans
Benefits Administration, The Veterans of Foreign Wars. VA-accredited claims
specialists and attorneys (be sure to check the Better Business Bureau,
references, and reviews before you sign any financial agreement).
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