The Resource Binder Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS STATE VETERANS HOMES.................................................1
THE APPEAL OF LIVING IN A STATE VETERANS HOME.......................................................................1
SERVICES AVAILABLE............................................................................................................................3
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE VETERANS HOMES....................................4
VETERANS HEALTH CARE LONG TERM CARE........................................................................................5
THE BEST HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN AMERICA......................................................................................5
WHY THE VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM WORKS SO WELL........................................................................7
WHAT IS VETERANS HEALTH CARE?......................................................................................................9
OUTPATIENT PHARMACY SERVICES.....................................................................................................10
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION LONG TERM CARE BENEFITS....................................................11
ENROLLING IN THE VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM........................................................................15
CO-PAYMENTS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES—VETERANS MEANS TESTING.............................................16
DISABILITY INCOME: COMPENSATION & PENSION..............................................................................19
INTRODUCTION TO VA PENSION, COMPENSATION & VA PENSION WITH AID AND ATTENDANCE.........19
ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR PENSION.........................................................................................................23
THE SPECIAL CASE OF LONG TERM CARE, RECURRING MEDICAL EXPENSES....................................28
USING AID AND ATTENDANCE TO PAY ANY PERSON FOR CARE IN THE HOME....................................31
USING AID AND ATTENDANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL HOME CARE SERVICES........................................33
USING AID AND ATTENDANCE TO PAY FOR ASSISTED LIVING..............................................................36
USING AID AND ATTENDANCE TO PAY FOR A NURSING HOME.............................................................37
UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR AID AND ATTENDANCE PENSION.........................43
SUBMITTING A CLAIM FOR THE VETERANS AID AND ATTENDANCE PENSION BENEFIT.........................49
DEATH CLAIMS AND SPECIAL BENEFITS...................................................................................51
DEATH BENEFITS AVAILABLE FROM VA FORM 21-534........................................................................51
ACCRUED BENEFITS............................................................................................................................51
VA BURIAL ALLOWANCES.....................................................................................................................52
OTHER DEATH BENEFITS.....................................................................................................................52
HISA GRANTS.....................................................................................................................................53
The Veterans Benefits Consultant's Package Purchase
How will this Package Benefit Me?
How will this package benefit me as a [an]...
Attorney?
Financial Planner?Insurance Agent?SRES Specialist?Care Manager?
Assisted Living Facility?Home Care Provider?Nursing Home?
What is a Veterans Benefits Consultant & when should a family use a veterans benefits consultant.
Who is eligible for the Veterans Aid & Attendance pension benefit?
Using aid & attendance to pay any person for care at home, for professional home care, for assisted living, or to pay for a nursing home.
The application process for aid and attendance Pension.
Why are less than 5% of all veterans & their surviving spouses receiving a benefit?
The National Care Planning Council, we promote and support planning for long term care.
An individual acting as a consultant must be careful not to violate any federal statutes and VA regulations pertaining to representation of veteran claimants. At the NCPC, we recognize our responsibility to assist you regarding these matters & have ensured that this package offers extensive guidance on what we believe constitutes a compliant veterans benefits consulting practice. Intergity & honesty are at the heart of our business. We expect those who purchase this package to maintain high ethical standards in all areas of their consulting practices. Furthermore, we would like to express our gratitude and support for those who display stewardship, compassion, care, & integrity while working with seniors & thier families.
