Department of Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance Benefits

Aid and Attendance* is a Veterans Administration program whereby veterans of the US Military may be eligible to receive benefits to assist with the costs associated with Assisted Living, Nursing Homes or In-Home Care. The veteran must have served a minimum of 90 days in the military during an official time of war, have received an honorable discharge and have cash assets of less than $80,000 (excluding residence).
 
These benefits may be available for the veteran, spouse of a veteran or widowed spouse of a veteran. The beneficiary must be a resident of an assisted living community or nursing home or be permanently housebound.
 
Possible benefits, of course, are determined by the VA but may be $1470 per month for the veteran, $943 for a widowed spouse or $1743 for the veteran and spouse. This benefit is tax-free and is in addition to Social Security.


* The information contained herein is accurate and complete to the best of our knowledge. The Veterans Administration will determine eligibility.