The Veterans Administration instituted the Aid & Attendance pension to help American veterans in need of in-home care, assisted living or skilled nursing to help cover the costs of those services.
READ MOREThe qualifications for the Aid and Attendance pension apply to the majority of seniors who have served in active duty military service. However, many veterans and their families are unaware of the pension or what’s required.
Veterans who qualify are:
Spouses of veterans who qualify are:
Qualifying war veterans, or their surviving spouses, receive their designated amount each month to alleviate the financial stress that in-home care, assisted living or skilled nursing can cause for them and their families.