WINTER 2011
VETERANS' BENEFITS
Dear Colleague:
In assisting our senior clients, care givers, and families, many are concerned with obtaining the needed care and services to remain in their home. The many senior-care related services, however, usually exceed the income that our clients are receiving. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs has many programs available to Veterans and their surviving spouses to help with these costs.
The Veterans Aid and Attendance benefit is an overlooked benefit available to clients who are paying for long term care in their home, assisted living facilities, or adult foster care homes. Many clients are unaware of this program. The purpose of this benefit is to keep our elderly in the community. Benefits are also available for house-bound individuals that require assistance with their daily living activities.
While there are qualifications for receiving this benefit, it is important for clients to discuss the Veteran benefits with an accredited VA attorney or Veterans Service Organization to evaluate their potential eligibility.
Smith Bovill, P.C. counsels clients on elder law, Medicaid planning issues, and Veterans Benefits regularly as part of its estate planning, probate, and trust administration practice. This letter, as well as all prior letters, are posted on our website at www.smithbovill.com. Please check our website for any updates to this newsletter and additional information regarding elder law. This letter, and the information on our website, is intended for informational purposes only. As a result of the constantly changing laws in the Medicaid and VA area, the information provided may change. We would be pleased to discuss this, or any other Medicaid or elder law issues, in more detail.
SMITH BOVILL, P.C.
SHARON A. BURGESS
