Veteran's Care Coordination
Making Sure Veterans Receive the Benefits They Are Entitled To
As a veteran, you made sacrifices for our country. You were there for us when we needed you—now let us be there for you. Many U.S. veterans are unaware of the Aid and Attendance benefit. This benefit allows qualifying veterans and surviving spouses the ability to receive funding to pay for home care services.
Eligibility
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance benefit is available to honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses who meet eligibility criteria:
- Must have served 90 days or more of active duty, with at least one day of service during a wartime period.
- Must have a non-service-related medical condition, requiring assistance with activities of daily living.
- Must meet the asset requirement (excludes home and car).
- Must meet the ratio of income to medical expenses.
Wartime Periods
World War II
12/7/1941 to 12/31/1946
Korean Conflict
6/27/1950 to 1/31/1955
Vietnam War Era
2/28/1961 to 5/7/1975 in Republic of Vietnam
8/5/1964 to 5/7/1975 outside Republic of Vietnam
Persian Gulf War
8/2/1990 to TBD
Our services include:
How to Apply
Right at Home is committed to providing aging veterans with the services they need and are entitled to receive. We are able to deliver personal care and respite services to qualified veterans, often at no out-of-pocket cost. We partner with Veterans Care Coordination™ to assist veterans and surviving spouses in obtaining the Pension with Aid and Attendance benefit. Veterans Care Coordination simplifies the complex process, and can often help get care started immediately. Contact us today at (617) 597-1500 for more information.