Learn about the Aid & Attendance Benefit from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Did you know Veteran’s benefits can help with the cost of in-home care? If you or your spouse is a Veteran in Logansport or the surrounding area, Comfort Keepers can help you navigate the eligibility and application process, call (574) 626-4336.
At Comfort Keepers of Logansport, we are deeply committed to honoring the service of Veterans within the community by delivering compassionate in-home care services. Our goal is to ensure that Veterans can continue to enjoy the familiarity and comfort of their own homes in Indiana while receiving the care and support they deserve. With our dedicated team of caregivers, we strive to provide personalized care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each Veteran using our senior care services. We are honored to serve those who have served our country and are dedicated to making a positive impact on their lives.
Many Veterans do not realize that there are programs and benefits available to help them fund senior care services, if they meet certain eligibility requirements.
The Aid & Attendance Benefit is a financial assistance program offered by the Veterans Affairs (VA) which provides monetary support to eligible veterans and/or their surviving spouses who require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding themselves. The A&A Benefit is also available to those who are bedridden or have certain limited eyesight. The purpose of the program is to help veterans receive the care and support they need to improve their quality of life.
Aid & Attendance Benefit Eligibility
To be eligible for the Aid & Attendance Benefit, you must meet certain criteria. You or your spouse must be a U.S. veteran who served for at least 90 days during a time of war, with one day during wartime. Additionally, you or your spouse must meet income limits determined by VA guidelines. To apply for the A&A Benefit, you can fill out VA Form 21-2680. This form requires documentation from a licensed physician to confirm your medical condition.
Additional eligibility criteria from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website include:
You need another person to help you perform daily activities, such as bathing, feeding, and dressing; or
You have to stay in bed or spend a large portion of the day in bed because of illness; or
You are a patient in a nursing home due to the loss of mental or physical abilities related to a disability; or
Your eyesight is limited (even with glasses or contact lenses, you have only 5/200 or less in both eyes or concentric contraction of the visual field to 5 degrees or less).
The financial aid extended is calculated at the discretion of the VA. A veteran meeting the specified criteria qualifies for monetary assistance through the Aid and Attendance benefit. Monthly payments from the VA amount to $1,794 for an eligible veteran and $2,127 for a married couple. Additionally, the surviving spouse of a veteran may be eligible to receive $1,153 per month in financial support.
Application Process for VA In-Home Care Benefits
If you are interested in seeing if you qualify for the A&A benefit through the VA, you need to complete an application.The application process for Veterans in Logansport or the surrounding Indiana communities is:
Fill out VA Form 21-2680 (Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance). The form can be found here: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-21-2680/
Provide necessary evidence to support your claim. (https://www.va.gov/resources/evidence-to-support-va-pension-dic-or-accrued-benefits-claims/)
Apply in person or mail your application to the Pension Management Center (PMC) servicing Indiana.
The address is:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Pension Intake Center
PO Box 5365
Janesville, WI 53547-5365
Don't Navigate Eligibility and Benefits Alone
The application process for the A&A benefit can be complex and time-consuming. It can take some time for the VA to review your application and determine if you are eligible for in-home care benefits, and for home much. To put you at ease, there are organizations available to help you through the process. At Comfort Keepers, located in Logansport, Indiana, we have helped many Indiana Veterans and their families navigate in-home care benefits through the VA.
Comfort Keepers in Logansport Can Help
If you or your spouse is a Veteran and you are in need of in-home care to remain independent, we can help! We are a trusted in-home care agency serving Logansport, Monticello, Warsaw, and the neighboring Indiana communities. We are partners with the VA. To learn more about us or the process of applying for benefits, give us a call at (574) 626-4336.
The services we provide Veterans in Logansport, Monticello, Warsaw, and the neighboring Indiana communities, include:
- Mobility Assistance
- Transferring and Positioning
- Toileting and Incontinence Care
- Nutrition & Meal Prep
- Conversation and Companionship
- Light Housekeeping
- Transportation
- Medication Reminders
The Aid & Attendance benefit is an excellent resource for veterans and their surviving spouses who require assistance with daily activities and may not have the financial resources to pay for it themselves out-of-pocket. At Comfort Keepers, we can help you with the process of applying and if approved we can provide you or your Veteran loved one the services they need to remain independent, at home.
