Veterans Benefits

Supporting Those Who Served

Veterans Benefits for Home Care

At Premier Care Solutions, we are committed to helping veterans and their surviving spouses access the benefits they've earned through their service to our country. Many veterans are eligible for benefits that can help cover the cost of home care services, but navigating the VA system can be challenging.

Our team has experience working with veterans and their families to understand available benefits and assist with the application process. We believe that those who served our country deserve the highest quality care in the comfort of their own homes.

Key VA Benefits for Home Care

The Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit is a tax-free pension available to wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need assistance with activities of daily living.

Key Features:

Monthly financial benefit to help pay for long-term care
Can be used for in-home care, assisted living, or nursing home care
Provides additional funds above the basic pension amount
Not dependent on service-connected disabilities

Eligibility Requirements:

Veteran must have served at least 90 days of active duty with at least one day during a period of war
Must have received an honorable or general discharge
Claimant must require assistance with activities of daily living
Must meet income and asset limitations

Monthly benefit amounts vary based on the claimant's situation but can provide significant financial assistance for home care services.

Aid and Attendance Benefit

The Housebound allowance is a benefit paid in addition to the monthly pension for veterans who are substantially confined to their homes because of permanent disability.

Key Features:

Monthly financial benefit for veterans confined to their homes
Can be used to pay for in-home care services
Cannot be received simultaneously with Aid and Attendance

Eligibility Requirements:

Veteran must be receiving a VA pension
Must have a single permanent disability rated as 100% disabling AND have another disability rated at 60% or more, OR
Be substantially confined to the home due to permanent disability

The Housebound allowance provides less financial support than Aid and Attendance but has different eligibility criteria that may benefit certain veterans.

Housebound Allowance

This program provides in-home care services to eligible veterans who need skilled services, case management, and assistance with activities of daily living.

Key Features:

Services provided by VA-contracted agencies
Can include personal care, homemaking, and basic health monitoring
Usually limited to a specific number of hours per week
May be provided at no cost to qualifying veterans

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled in VA health care system
Need must be identified in care plan developed by VA primary care provider
Services must be available in the veteran's location
Clinical need and service availability determine access

This program provides direct services rather than financial benefits and is coordinated through the VA healthcare system.

VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care

The Veteran-Directed Care (VDC) Program gives veterans a flexible budget for services that can help them live at home or in their community.

Key Features:

Veterans manage their own care budget
Can hire their own caregivers, including family members in some cases
Provides greater flexibility and control over care decisions
Support from a counselor to help manage the program

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be enrolled in VA health care system
Need for nursing home level of care
Program must be available in the veteran's location
Approval from VA primary care provider

This program empowers veterans to direct their own care while receiving support from the VA system.

Veteran-Directed Care Program

Application Process for Aid and Attendance

Gather Required Documentation

Collect the following documents:

Discharge/Separation Papers (DD-214)
Marriage Certificate (for spouse claims)
Death Certificate (for surviving spouse claims)
Social Security numbers for you and your dependents
Net worth information, including bank statements, investment records, and property information
Income information for you and your dependents
Information about insurance or other financial benefits
Medical documentation of your need for care

Complete the Application Forms

You will need to complete the following forms:

VA Form 21-527EZ (for veterans) or VA Form 21-534EZ (for surviving spouses)
VA Form 21-2680 (Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance)
If you're in a nursing home, also complete VA Form 21-0779 (Request for Nursing Home Information in Connection with Claim for Aid and Attendance)

These forms can be downloaded from the VA website or obtained from a VA regional office.

Medical Examination

Have your physician complete VA Form 21-2680. This form documents your need for aid and attendance or housebound status. The physician should:

Detail your medical conditions
Assess your ability to perform activities of daily living
Note any restrictions on your mobility
Indicate whether you require the assistance of another person for daily activities