Our gratitude to The Senior List for calling our attention to this subject. It seems that very few veterans know about or take advantage of a valuable veteran's benefit.
A recent article in the NY Times New Old Age Blog was entitled “A Little-Known Benefit for Aging Veterans“. It discusses a veteran benefit few know anything about. A Department of Veterans Affairs benefit called the Aid and Attendance and Housebound Improved Pension benefit, known as A&A, can cover the costs of caregivers in the home (including sons and daughters who are paid to be caregivers, though not spouses) or be used for assisted living or a nursing home.
To qualify, a veteran need not have suffered a service-related injury. He or she only had to have clocked at least one day of his or her 90-day minimum military service during a time of war and need caregiving for activities of daily living.
The process may be arduous and confusing, but the benefits could make a significant difference in the quality of care for the veteran, and peace of mind for caregivers.
Please refer to the resources listed below for more information.
Resources:
Department of Veterans Affairs - Pensions
New York Times: 9/19/2102 A Little Know Benefit for Aging Veterans by Susan Seliger
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