800-626-9440
VA Benefits & Long Term Planning
Did you serve your country? Are you the surviving spouse of Veteran?
If so, do you know you may be eligible for rarely used Veterans Benefits to help supplement high cost non-reimbursed monthly medical expenses?
Our veterans and their surviving spouses are entitled to federal government health benefit programs, yet so few older veterans take advantage of the Non-Service Connected Disability Pension Benefit, commonly referred to as the "Aid and Attendance" benefits program.
This benefit is not dependent upon service-related injuries and allows for Veterans and surviving spouses with very low incomes or high expenses for care to receive additional monetary benefits.
What is VA Aid & Attendance?
The VA Non-Service Connected Disability Pension Benefit, commonly referred to as the "Aid and Attendance" benefits program, is available to assist Veterans as well as spouses or widows with paying their out-of-pocket medical expenses.
This is a "pension benefit" and is not dependent upon service-related injuries for compensation. This benefit allows for Veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing, undressing or taking care of the needs of nature to receive additional monetary benefits. It also includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity. Assisted care in an assisted living facility also qualifies. Most Veterans who are in need of assistance qualify for this tax free pension
Military Service Requirements:
- Must have served at least 90 days of active duty with one day during a period of war
- There must be an honorable discharge
- Single surviving spouses of such veterans are also eligible.
- In addition to service criteria the veteran or surviving spouse must also meet medical and financial requirements.
If qualified, maximum monthly pension amounts are:
- Surviving Spouse of a Veteran - $1056.00
- Veteran with no Spouse or dependent children - $1644.00
- A married Veteran where:
- the Veteran requires care - $1949.00
- the spouse requires care - $1291.00
We provide information about this benefit including:
- what it is
- who qualifies
- what information and documentation are necessary in order to file a claim.
For a personal eligibility analysis:
- Complete our questionnaire:
- Do It Yourself Eligibility Analysis
Included with Aging with Grace Membership:
- The AWG VA Benefit Guide & Toolkit provides easy to understand guidance for members. This valuable tool helps establish a well developed claim. To download your free copy...enroll now...
Visit U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website for additional information about all Veteran Programs.
AWG Veteran Services is a private practitioner and not connected with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This service is provided under the direction of a VA accredited Veteran Service Officer. We comply with federal statutes and regulations governing the preparation, presentation and prosecution of any claim for veterans benefits with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. There are no fees for assistance with preparing or filing a claim for VA benefits.
Workplace
Employer Groups, Benefit Consultants, Health & Welfare Funds, and Associations... Aging with Grace provides the solution to caregiver stress in the workplace.
Learn More...
Individuals
Individuals enjoy unlimited telephonic access to eldercare specialists, as well as online access to our extensive eldercare/caregiver Knowledge Base.
Learn More...
Providers
Senior care providers: Join a national network that partners with you for census development.
Learn More...
The information provided on this website is not intended to be a substitute for or replace medical, legal or financial advice.
Aging with Grace does not charge or accept fees from senior service providers for member referrals. In lieu of referral fees, many Providers agree to extend a member discount to AWG Network Members.
