Veterans Home Care Shares Important Message For Those Who Served

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. - Nov. 3, 2021 - PRLog -- On this Veteran's Day, Veterans Home Care (VHC) has an important message for aging veterans and their families. In addition to free meals and discounts, those who have served at least one day during wartime may be eligible for a little-known VA benefit that could be worth thousands to help cover medical and custodial care costs.

The VA benefit is a pension paid to veterans (or their surviving spouses) with an additional amount called "Aid and Attendacne" to assist those who are disabled or need help to live safely at home.

The benefit can cover medical and custodial care costs up to $1,936 per month for a single veteran, up to $2,295 for a married veteran and up to $1,244 for a surviving spouse.

"We're happy to see and pass along free offers from restaurants and other businesses who honor veterans, but perhaps we can also use Veterans Day to also spread awareness of this little-known VA benefit," says VHC President and Retired Army Brigadier General Larry Kay.

Many are aware the VA compensates veterans who are injured or disabled as the result of military service. This lesser-known VA pension for wartime veterans does NOT require a service-connected disability, combat duty or overseas service. Even if the veteran served stateside, he or she may be eligible. Veteran families should become aware of both the pension and the compensation programs that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has to offer.

"Make no mistake. A VA benefit is not free. It was earned by the veteran's military service. Yet, there are organizations who offer free help with the task of filing a VA claim," says Kay.

Veterans Home Care, through its VetAssist Program (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vete...), offers free assistance with VA claims filing for those who want to use the VA benefit primarily for in-home care.

VetAssist also connects eligible veterans and spouses with an in-home caregiver and gets care started before the VA funds arrive. Included are help with transportation, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping and personal care such as bathing, dressing and using the bathroom.

In addition, VetAssist clients receive the VetAssist Companion (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__vete...)®, the latest medical alert system powered by Alexa® technology. VetAssist can also arrange for adult day care. The cost of care is offset with the Aid and Attendance funds from the VA.

Those who are not a good fit for the VetAssist Program, such as those who would be better served by another VA benefit other than the Pension with Aid and Attendance or those who want to use their pension for assisted living or skilled nursing care, are referred to veteran service officers.

For eligibility requirements visit https://veteranshomecare.com or call  888-314-6075 for a free consultation