Home Helpers of New Castle and Allison Park is proud to announce our Partnership with Veterans First.
Author: John Desanti
Home Helpers and Veterans First are working together to assist our Veterans and their Spouses in qualifying for the Aid and Attendance and Pension Benefits.
Aid and Attendance Benefit:
A VA funded benefit program that awards Veterans and their surviving Spouse with in-home care.
What is it:
A benefit specifically for Veterans and their surviving spouse to have zero out of pocket cost home care from the VA.
What does the benefit cover:
Aid in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Home care services include medication reminders, meal preparation, bathing, running errands, housekeeping, rides to doctor’s visits, companionship, etc...all funded by the VA.
Benefits of Veterans First Assistance
- Help Veterans and their surviving spouse submit their claim for the department of Veterans Affair’s Aid and Attendance benefit.
- This benefit affords 7 – 24 weekly hours of in-home care.
- The VA can take a year to approve this benefit, so Veterans First can bridge the gap and provide care within 2 – 3 weeks.
How To Qualify:
To receive these benefits through the VA, the Veteran must meet the following criteria:
- Military
- The Veteran must have served at least 90 days on active duty and must have been honorably discharged.
- Financial
- Must be under the VA’s current asset limit, excluding the value of their first home and one vehicle.
- Medical
- The Veteran or surviving spouse needs help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, or walking.
For further information or to see if you qualify for this benefit, please contact Anthony Giuliano at (412) 334-3222 or by email at agiuliano@homehelpershomecare.com.