The entire nation owes a debt of gratitude to every man and woman who has served in the United States Armed Forces. These men and women, as well as their families, have sacrificed so much so that the rest of us can be safe and secure. If you are a veteran, you are likely entitled to a number of benefits for you service to the country. One of those may be Veterans Pension. The following offers a brief overview of the Veterans Pension program along with eligibility guidelines and application … [Read more...]
Veterans Struggle to Get Benefits Approved
In the United States, veterans are supposed to receive a wide range of benefits that are intended to show, in some small way, how much their service and sacrifice means to the country. One of the lessor known of those benefits is Veterans Aid and Attendance (VA&A) benefits. VA&A benefits are an additional monthly benefit for qualified veterans who are entitled to pension benefits. The extra income each month can make a significant difference to veterans who need assistance at home with … [Read more...]
New VA Rules Changes Sharply Restrict Eligibility for Needs-Based Pension Benefits
Three and a half years after announcing draft rule changes, The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized new rules, effective October 18, 2018, that establish, among other things, a new asset limit test, a novel look-back period and penalties on claimants applying for VA needs-based benefits who are found to have violated these rules. The new rules apply to what is known as the Improved Pension program, commonly referred to as “Aid and Attendance” and “Housebound” benefits. These … [Read more...]
Do VA Benefits Transfer to a Surviving Spouse?
Without question, every man, woman, and child in the United States owes a debt of gratitude to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces that can never truly be repaid. While the country does make an effort to honor veterans in many ways, another group of unsung heroes is often overlooked – spouses. The husbands and wives of servicemen and women live every day with the knowledge that their spouse may make the ultimate sacrifice for their country, often leaving them a widow or widower at a … [Read more...]
Are You Entitled to Veterans Aid and Attendance?
As a veteran, or the surviving spouse of a veteran, you likely know about some of the more common benefits available to you through the Veterans Administration (VA). You are probably also aware of the complex maze that must often be navigated in order to get approved for the benefits to which you are entitled. You may not find it surprising to learn that you may be entitled to additional benefits through a lesser known program referred to as “Veterans Aid and Attendance (VA&A).” For veterans … [Read more...]
Veterans: Are You Getting All Your Benefits?
The freedoms, benefits, and quality of life enjoyed by everyone living in the United States would not be possible without the sacrifice of every veteran, surviving spouse, and family member of those who served in the Armed Forces. Although there is no way to every adequately repay those who have sacrificed for our country, the government does provide a number of benefits to veterans, surviving spouses, and dependents. Navigating the eligibility guidelines and application procedures for many of … [Read more...]
Avoiding Mistakes in Applying for Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits
Wartime veterans who have 90 days of active duty, one day of which began or ended during a period of war, are eligible for Veterans Aid and Attendance benefits. Surviving spouses who were married at the time of the veteran’s death may also be eligible. There are certain financial and medical qualifications that may apply. Here are some of the documents you will need in order to avoid making any mistakes in applying for veterans aid and attendance benefits. Documents you will need when … [Read more...]
Are You Getting All of the Veteran Benefits You Can?
For veterans living in the Sacramento area, you should know that there are a wealth of veteran benefits available to you through the Veterans Administration. Veteran benefits can generally include medical services in an assisted living facility, in your home, in a nursing home or provided by others, including friends, family members, or healthcare professionals. Ultimately, there are many veteran benefits for which you may be eligible that you are not aware of. So, are you getting all of the … [Read more...]
Overview of How to Pay for Long Term Care (Part 2 of 2)
As we pointed out in the first part of this article, at a certain point in most people’s lives, they become concerned about paying for long term care. There are 5 basic ways to pay for long term care. We discussed private pay, long term care insurance and Medicare in part one. Now, we turn to Medi-Cal and Veterans Aid and Attendance. Medi-Cal Medi-Cal is a form of public assistance for families who meet specified income and asset requirements. Eigible Californians use Medi-Cal to pay … [Read more...]
Overview of How to Pay for Long Term Care (Part 1 of 2)
As we age, many of us become increasingly concerned about the possible need for long term care and the options available to pay for it. In this article, we will examine those options. There are 5 basic ways to pay for long term care: 1. Private Pay 2. Long Term Care Insurance 3. Medicare 4. Medi-Cal 5. Veterans Benefits Not all of these methods will be available to all persons. For example, veterans benefits are limited to only certain veterans. Long term care … [Read more...]
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