Did You or Your Spouse Serve Your Country? Are You Eligible for Veterans Pension?

home care so they can age in place in their homes. If you or a loved one is a veteran, you might qualify for Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits that can help pay for home care. Retired U.S. Veterans or their spouses who need home care can help cover these services by qualifying for certain VA programs.

One particular VA program is called Veterans Pension or more commonly known as “Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit”. Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit can provide up to $2,200 per month for veterans and their spouses, and can be used to pay for personal care services.

How do you qualify for Veterans Aid and Attendance?

• Pension is for veterans, spouses of veterans, or surviving spouses of veterans age 65 or older
• The veteran must have served “Active Duty” during a period of war
• The veteran / spouse must meet certain asset and income limits, and need assistance with daily living on a regular basis to stay independent at home

Assisting Hands Home Care Richmond can work with you to determine if you or your spouse are eligible for this benefit, take care of all of the paperwork to get you approved and then provide you with a qualified caregiver to provide support to you or your spouse in your home. Call us today (804) 500-9787 for a free in-home consultation to determine if you qualify.