U.S. Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension Program
If you or your loved one served time in the U.S. military during a period of war, this benefit can help pay for home healthcare and medical expenses. This benefit awards monthly cash benefits to Veterans or their widows up to the following amounts:
Married Veteran / $1,949 per month tax free
Single Veteran / $1,644 per month tax free
Widow of a Veteran / $1,056 per month tax free
To qualify, a Veteran must have:
- served 90 consecutive days of active military duty;
- been awarded a discharge better than dishonorable
- served a minimum of 1 day active duty during a war period (no requirement that service was performed in a combat zone).
- certification by a physician stating assistance is needed with his/her activities of daily living.
To qualify, a Widow must have:
- not remarried after the Veteran's death.
- certification by a physician stating assistance is needed with his/her activities of daily living.
To qualify as a Veteran or Widow, the household must have:
- less than $80,000 in allowable countable assets (VA discretion)
- an adjusted household income less than the Aid and Attendance benefit. (gross income minus unreimbursed recurring medical expenses)
Often times, through proper planning, an Elder Law Attorney can help an individual qualify for this benefit. One example of an Elder Law Attorney in the NorthWest Florida area is Jason A. Waddell, www.ourfamilyattorney.com.
Home Care Solutions has developed close relationships with knowledgeable, legal professionals in our area, and can help guide you through the application process.
To learn more, call (850) 433-0733 to speak with a Home Care Solutions Case Manager.
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