At Assisting Hands Home Care, we offer a salute to our nation’s senior veterans and their spouses with our comprehensive VA home health care and respite care services in Crest Hill, IL. We recognize the sacrifice made by these brave individuals and we are dedicated to providing them with the quality care they deserve in the comfort of their own homes.
Numerous seniors in the United States, having valiantly served in the military, may be eligible for Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) benefits which serve as financial assistance for in-home care expenses. As seniors enter a phase requiring ongoing support, more are opting for home care instead of considering the option of moving to assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Qualified senior veterans have the opportunity to use their VA benefits to offset costs associated with veteran home care and respite services, available through Assisting Hands.
Assisting Hands Home Care helps veterans and spouses of veterans with our veteran home care and respite care services in Crest Hill, IL. Senior veterans and spouses who are eligible for VA benefits can use these benefits towards the cost of quality home care from our licensed caregivers.
VA Pension with Aid and Attendance Benefits
Those who may be eligible for VA benefits must apply with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Senior veterans or the spouses of veterans who qualify may receive up to $2,200 per month from VA Pension with Aid and Attendance benefits to help cover the costs of part-time home care.
Requirements for VA Pension with Aid and Attendance Benefits
Senior veterans and spouses can get access to VA Pension with Aid and Attendance benefits if they meet the following criteria:
- Must be 65 years or older
- Must have served at least 90 days of active duty with one day during wartime and an honorable discharge
- Be the widow or widower of a wartime veteran
- Require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Have assets below the threshold of $123,600, not including vehicles, homes, or personal possessions
- A monthly income under the specified limit of $3000 for couples, $2600 for single veterans, or $2000 for surviving spouses
Following the distribution of benefits to eligible seniors, the VA has the power to carry out audits ensuring that recipients consistently meet the criteria for continued benefits. Seniors are obligated to provide documentation as evidence of their ongoing eligibility, as non-compliance with this requirement could lead to the loss or forfeiture of benefits.
VA Home Health Care and Respite Care
Senior veterans and spouses who are eligible to receive VA Pension with Aid and Attendance benefits can use these benefits to help pay for our veteran home care and respite care services:
VA Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Home Health Program
For veterans and eligible spouses who have served our country, Assisting Hands Home Care is here to support you with quality VA home health care services. Our services include a wide range of in-home care options to ensure that you get the care and assistance you need to live safely at home. Up to 12 hours per week of professional home health care is readily available for eligible veterans.
To qualify, veterans and their spouses must meet the following criteria:
- Complete evaluation: Our comprehensive geriatric extended care evaluation ensures that all care needs are thoroughly assessed and met with expertise.
- Personal care assistance: Those interested in VA home health care must demonstrate significant cognitive impairment or require help with 3 or more activities of daily living (ADLs).
VA Respite Care Program
We also provide temporary respite care services to veterans and their spouses in need of short-term assistance. Veterans can utilize their VA pension benefits to secure high-quality, temporary home care through Assisting Hands Home Care. To be eligible for VA respite care, veterans and spouses must complete an interdisciplinary evaluation to assess their care needs and demonstrate significant cognitive impairment or the need for assistance with 3 or more ADLs.
Call Assisting Hands Home Care for VA Home Care
If you or your loved one has valiantly served and is now eligible for VA benefits, it’s time to experience the compassionate and dignified care that you have earned. Contact Assisting Hands Home Care today for a personalized consultation. We are committed to ensuring that senior veterans and their spouses can continue to live safely and comfortably at home with our veteran home care and respite care services.
Reach out to us at (773) 207-3767 for more information about our VA home care and respite care services in Crest Hill, IL. Let us serve you, as you have served us.
