No matter which branch of the military they served in, when they served or where, our veterans deserve the best in-home care. Because we feel that the service of our veterans should be honored, Hands At Home feels strongly about providing all veterans with high-quality in-home care. And if you are a veteran (or the surviving spouse of a veteran) who served America during a defined war period, you may qualify for free home care under the Veterans’ Administration Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit.
How to Qualify for Free VA In-Home Care Services
- Must be a Veteran or Surviving Spouse of a Veteran over age 65.
- Must need assistance at home.
- Must have household income (from all sources) less than the following: Couples – $2,500, Single Veteran – $2,100, Surviving Spouse – $1,400
- Must not be on Medicaid (or Section 8 Housing) UNLESS their social worker has approved them getting the VA Benefit due to them spending ALL of the benefit on care services.
- Must have less than $123,000 in retirement accounts (i.e. 401K, annuities, stocks, bonds, and cash in bank).
- Surviving Spouse must have been married to the Veteran at the time of the Veteran’s death.
- Veteran must have served at least 1 day of ACTIVE DUTY (national guard or reserves don’t count) during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War.
- Applicant must NOT be receiving a VA Benefit (or has applied for such) for wounds suffered during their military service.
- Applicant must be living at home and want to stay there for at least a year. OR, have a discharge date to return home – from the facility in which they are currently receiving care.
Contact Hands At Home Today for Help with Your Application
Like most federal programs, the VA Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit has a very specific application process. In order to qualify for free care, you must follow this process exactly. Fortunately, Hands At Home is here to help. We’ll be glad to talk with you about how to apply for your Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit. Just call us today, and we’ll help you get started!
