Health & Fitness
Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veterans and Spouses
Veterans and their spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance Benefits. Here is a brief description and how to apply.
With Memorial Day approaching, I want every Veteran or surviving spouse of a Veteran to be aware of a benefit that they may qualify for. Aid and Attendance (A&A) is a benefit that is paid in addition to a monthly pension. This benefit is helpful for those who require regular attendance of another person to assist in bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication monitoring or other activities of daily living. It is even available to those that receive in-home care, such as those that Right at Home of St. Charles serves.
Who is eligible? Any war veteran with 90 days of active duty with at least one day during active war time. A surviving spouse may also be eligible if he/she remained married to the Veteran until his/her time of death and has not remarried. The one exception is if the remarriage took place after January 1, 1971 and ended before November 1, 1990. Finally, the individual requesting A&A must meet medical, service, and financial qualifications.
To find out more or how to apply for yourself or a loved one, I encourage you to call Right at Home of St. Charles at 636-379-9955. We would be happy to put you in touch with the appropriate people to help guide you through the process.