VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS
A veterans pension provides a home care allowance to qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses. Additionally, veterans with higher incomes may qualify for a reduced pension amount. To learn more about eligibility and how to apply, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers several programs to help veterans and their surviving spouses pay for home care.
Examples of VA Home and Community Based Services programs that may pay for in-home care include the following:
Homemaker and Home Health Aide program
Veteran-Directed Care program
Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program
Respite Care program
Because the qualifications and services covered are different for each program, families should speak with a VA social worker who can help determine which program fits their situation best.
To qualify for VA home care programs, veterans must meet the following basic requirements:
Be enrolled in VA health care
Meet the clinical criteria for a program
Be eligible for community care
Live in an area where the program is available