subject: Veterans Homecare Through The Va: What Is It And How Do I Get It? [print this page] Are you a veteran that needs homecare services? Are you finding out that Medicaid wont pay for the home healthcare you deserve? Since the VA doesnt publicize it widely, many veterans dont know there is a special VA program that pays for unreimbursed medical expenses like veterans homecare.
The VA program, known as the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit, is designed specifically for veterans and their widows. The veteran pension amount varies depending on marital status, and provides veterans with homecare services after they meet two levels of qualification.
Level 1 Qualification to get Veterans Homecare:
1.To qualify for veterans homecare, the veteran must have served 90 consecutive days on active duty.
2.The veteran must have received an honorable discharge.
3.The veteran must have served at least one day of active duty during a period of war, but there is no requirement that the service must be performed in a combat zone.
4.The widow must not have divorced the veteran or remarried after the veterans death to qualify for veterans homecare.
5.A doctor must certify that the veteran or widow needs assistance with daily living activities.
Level 2 Qualification for Veterans Homecare:
1.The household cant have more than the allowable countable assets to qualify for veterans homecare.
2.The adjusted household income must be less than the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit.
Understanding what it means to qualify for level two can be complicated, so its best to contact a reputable homecare agency that specializes in veterans homecare for assistance. If they cant provide you with direct help crunching these numbers, they can point you in the right direction to get you on the right track to receiving the veterans homecare services youve earned.
Advantages of Veterans Homecare:
As a veteran or the widow of a veteran, you deserve to be properly cared for in the comfort of your own home. Homecare agencies offer numerous veterans homecare services, including:
* Personal care, such as help with bathing, dressing, and grooming
* Managing medication, such as reminders to take medication at specific times
* Transportation, such as trips to and from appointments
* Grocery shopping and meal preparation
* Running errands on your behalf
* Doing laundry
* Making sure all areas of the home are safe (including bathrooms, bedrooms, stairways, carpets, cords, smoke detectors, etc.)
* Ensuring proper nutrition
Do you qualify for the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit? If so, now is the time to apply so you can begin receiving homecare services. Learn more about this special program and veterans homecare by visiting www.CambrianHomecare.com or calling 877.422.2270.
