Veteran Benefit Program for Veterans in Assisted Living
There is a little known and little used program available for veterans an/or spouses that will allow for financial support for assisted living, nursing home, or housebound individuals. The program is for Veterans and the Veteran’s Spouse. In some cases if the Veteran and the spouse are divorced, the benefits may still be available.
The important thing to remember is that the Veteran must have served at least 90 days of active duty with at least one day served during a time of war. There are very specific days of required service. Another important aspect of this program is that your savings and assets are less than $80,000 excluding your home and vehicle. There is no “look back” period. The only assets counted are the ones at the time of your application. Generally one must have been in a facility or situation for 90 days before the program goes into effect.
If a veteran or spouse finds themselves in need of assisted living, nursing home or home health, you should start the process of applying for this benefit. Our veterans and their spouses have given to our country. Now is the time for our country to give to them. Call the Department of Veteran Affairs at 1-800-827-1000. If you can find a Department of Veterans Service in your area, it may make for a better and more time efficient source.