Around 8 million people over the age of 65 in the U.S. are veterans of the armed forces. Retired U.S. veterans who need home health care can help cover these services by qualifying for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Assisting Hands Home Care is an approved provider of VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care services for former servicemen and women in Naperville, Lisle, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, IL and the surrounding areas.
Through our VA programs, we can provide long-term care and respite care for veterans and their spouses. Talk to our professionals about our VA programs if you have senior relatives in Naperville, IL or the surrounding areas in DuPage County who are veterans of the armed forces and in need of home health care.
To qualify for our VA programs, veterans must apply for VA benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Those who qualify for VA benefits can receive care through the VA programs that we offer for home care and respite care. Through our VA programs, veterans will receive personalized home care from our highly trained and licensed caregivers. Our caregivers will help with any type of care needed including personal assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation. We will ensure that all of your loved one’s care needs are met, and our caregivers will treat your loved ones with compassion and respect while providing excellent care.
VA Pension with Aid and Attendance Benefits
Veterans and the spouses of veterans who meet the right criteria are eligible to receive the VA pension with Aid and Attendance benefits from the VA. Those who receive these benefits may get up to $2200 per month which can be applied to the VA home care provided by Assisting Hands.
There are many veterans and spouses of veterans who may be eligible to receive these benefits but do not currently receive them. If you or a loved one has served in the armed forces and received an honorable discharge, you may be eligible for these benefits. Call or visit the nearest VA center to discuss your eligibility and apply.
Veterans and spouses of veterans who meet the following criteria are eligible for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance benefits:
- The veteran must have served during wartime
- Spouse must be a widow of a veteran who served in wartime
- Veterans must have served 90 days of active duty with at least one day during wartime
- Veteran must have received an honorable discharge
- All veterans and spouses applying must be 65 or older
- Veterans and spouses must need help with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Veterans must have $123,600, or less in assets without counting homes, vehicles, and personal property
- Monthly income must be no more than $3000 for couples, $2600 for single veterans, and $2000 for a surviving spouse
VA Disability Ratings
Those who qualify for VA benefits are given a disability rating that rates the severity of their disability. The disability rating is expressed as a percentage that reflects the impact the disability has on their overall health and ability to function. This rating is used to help determine the amount of compensation received each month and whether the veteran is eligible for additional VA benefits.
The disability rating can apply to those with a single disability, and the VA can also assign a combined disability rating to those who have multiple disabilities. The VA bases disability ratings on the following:
- Evidence of disability such as medical test results and reports from healthcare professionals
- VA claim exam results
- Information from viable sources such as federal agencies
VA Home Care from Assisting Hands
Veterans of the armed forces and their spouses can receive home care through the following VA programs from Assisting Hands Home Care:
VA Home Health Aide (HHA) Homemaker/ Home Health Program
Veterans can receive 12 hours of home health care per week under this program. All possible care recipients will be evaluated for geriatric extended care (GEC) by a registered nurse (RN), social worker (SW), or a medical doctor (MD). Those who meet the following criteria will qualify for this program:
- Must be enrolled in VA health care
- Must have a VA disability rating of at least 70%
- Must have a dependency for 3 or more activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Significant cognitive impairment
VA Respite Program
This VA program covers respite care and temporary home care for veterans. Applicants must go through an interdisciplinary assessment from social workers, medical doctors, and registered nurses. To qualify, you must meet one of the following:
- Enrolled in VA health care
- A VA disability rating of at least 70%
- Three or more ADL dependencies or significant cognitive impairment
Retired U.S. veterans who qualify for VA medical benefits can receive respite care through our VA programs in Naperville, IL and the surrounding DuPage County areas. We can help you decide which VA program works best for you and create a personalized care plan to cover specific needs.
How to Pay for Long-Term Care Through VA Programs
Veterans Administration programs offer financial benefits, money that can be put toward paying for long-term care. Read this blog post to learn more about how pay for long-term care through VA programs.
Call us for a Complimentary Assessment
Call Assisting Hands Home Care at (630) 634-9316 for more information about how we can help veterans with our VA programs in Naperville, IL or the surrounding areas in DuPage County.
