Long Term Care Benefits for Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a myriad of benefits to veterans. As a general rule, a veteran is defined as someone who served in the armed forces of the United States. For some benefits, up to 2 years or more of service is required. Below we have a list of articles about benefits which are more applicable to senior veterans and their surviving spouses. It is our intent to help veterans (the elderly) and their families plan for long term care and maintain their health, independence, and savings.

Long Term Care Benefits for Veterans

About Veterans Pension (Aid and Attendance)

Medicaid Penalty

There is no look back penalty when assets have been properly transferred or converted to income prior to applying to VA for pension. However, with Medicaid, there is a penalty assessed if within five years after modifying the asset, application is made for Medicaid. It is therefore extremely important to consider future Medicaid eligibility (i.e. when a need for nursing home care arises) when transferring assets or converting assets to income when applying for pension.

LTC Benefits for Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a myriad of benefits to veterans