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The Veteran/Spouse may be eligible for VA Benefits.

When the following issue(s) is resolved, the Veteran/Spouse could receive up to per month through the VA’s Aid and Attendance pension benefit.

The Surviving Spouse has a lack of medical or care needs. In order to meet the eligibility requirements for the Aid and Attendance benefit, the applicant must require a protected environment because of a physical/cognitive disability or require assistance with multiple activities of daily living (ADLs). Should care needs increase in the future, they could be eligible.

The Surviving Spouse is unlikely to qualify for the benefit due to a lack of unreimbursed medical expenses. In order to better meet the eligibility requirements, they should pay out of pocket for care expenses (assisted living, home care, independent living with home care or a protected environment, adult day or nursing home). The Surviving Spouse could pay either a home care agency, friend, or non-spousal family member for assistance with multiple activities of daily living or a protected environment.

The Surviving Spouse should meet the VA’s care level criteria if the independent facility will sign documentation stating they offer a protected environment and that the health campus has care providers staffed 24/7.

The Veteran/Spouse is unlikely to qualify for the benefit due to low monthly care expenses relative to monthly income. In order to better meet the eligibility requirements, monthly care expenses must increase. Many families are not paying for all the care they need. An option for these families is to pay a home care agency, friend, or non-spousal family member for assistance with activities of daily living or a protected environment. If they increase their monthly care expenses by they could qualify for the benefit of .

The Veteran/Spouse is unlikely to qualify for the benefit due to low unreimbursed medical expenses. If monthly care expenses are increased by they would better meet the eligibility requirements necessary to qualify for Aid and Attendance pension.

The liquid assets currently exceed the VA’s net worth limit of $150,538. With proper estate or legal planning that follows VA regulations, it is possible to lower assets to meet the eligibility criteria and become eligible for Aid and Attendance pension. AidandAttendance.com works closely with a network of VA Accredited elder law attorneys as well as estate planners to help families qualify for Aid and Attendance as quickly as possible.

The liquid assets plus the value of the home total more than $150,538. Advice from a VA Accredited elder law attorney is recommended prior to submitting the application. AidandAttendance.com works closely with a network of VA Accredited elder law attorneys that help families qualify and remain eligible for VA Aid and Attendance pension.

The Veteran/Spouse is unlikely to qualify for the benefit due to low monthly care expenses relative to monthly income. In order to better meet the eligibility requirements, monthly care expenses must increase. Many families are not paying for all the care they need. An option for these families is to pay a home care agency, friend, or non-spousal family member for assistance with activities of daily living or a protected environment. If they increase their monthly care expenses by they could qualify for the benefit of $1,432.

Based on the information provided, the Surviving Spouse is likely eligible for an additional $387/month in Aid and Attendance benefits.

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The answers provided to the medical questions do not indicate the need for Aid and Attendance. In order to meet the VA’s criteria, the spouse must require a protected environment because of a physical/cognitive disability or require assistance with multiple activities of daily living (ADLs).

When such care is needed, benefits will increase by $387/month. Submit your information below to receive an email with the required forms and instructions.

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The Veteran/Spouse should meet the VA’s care level criteria if the independent facility will sign documentation that states they offer a protected environment and that the health campus has care providers staffed 24/7.

The liquid assets plus the value of the home total more than $150,538. Advice from a VA Accredited Attorney is recommended prior to submitting the application.

Here is a summary of the information you provided and the impact on benefits eligibility.

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According to the answers in the questionnaire, pre-planning would be a good tool to utilize to ensure care is paid for throughout the spouses life. This planning typically helps for Medicaid planning purposes. To learn more, speak with a financial services professional who specializes in planning for VA and Medicaid benefits.

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Free guide to becoming financially eligible for this benefits at your asset level.

According to the answers in the questionnaire, pre-planning would be a good tool to utilize to ensure care is paid for throughout the spouses life. This planning typically helps for Medicaid planning purposes. To learn more, speak with a financial services professional who specializes in planning for VA and Medicaid benefits.

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I want to learn more about pre-planning strategies from a financial services professional.

The Surviving Spouse is already receiving a monetary benefit from the VA, we believe completing the Aid and Attendance form will raise their monthly payment by $355.

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Based on the information you provided, the Surviving Spouse does not have enough liquid assets to pay for care over the next six months. We recommend speaking to an expert whose company has helped thousands of families in the same situation obtain the money necessary to help pay for care.

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Learn about options for temporary financing to pay for care until the home is sold

The Surviving Spouse has not prepaid their final expenses. In addition to funeral cost which range from $2,500 for a simple cremation to $20,000 or more (burial, flowers, a meal and other expenses), most people pass away owing thousands for final medical bills, assisted living costs, credit cards, cell phone and other outstanding bills. For this reason a final expense policy is invaluable, otherwise loved ones can be left to pay these bills. We recommend speaking with an expert in these policies.

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Free checklist on additional ways to pay for senior care.

The Surviving Spouse anticipates selling their property {input_191} in the next year. We have a network of over 1,000 real estate experts that specialize in working to sell senior’s home that they have typically lived in for decades. This often includes cleaning out, repairs, updates and staging.

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The Surviving Spouse anticipates selling their property {input_191} in the next year. We have a network of over 1,000 real estate experts that specialize in working to sell senior’s home that they have typically lived in for decades. This often includes cleaning out, repairs, updates and staging.

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Current medical care expenses are not high enough to meet the VA’s eligibility criteria. That said, we recommend speaking to a financial services professional who specializes in pre-planning for VA and Medicaid benefits. This will help ensure that when care expenses increase, net worth does not prevent eligibility. Pre-planning is much easier than crisis planning.

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I want to learn more about care requirement pre-planning strategies from a financial services professional.

Current medical care expenses are not high enough to meet the VA’s eligibility criteria. If care is needed, an option is to pay a home care agency, a non-spousal family member or friend to create eligibility. Given the current asset level, you would also benefit by working with a financial services professional who specializes in planning for VA and Medicaid benefits.

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I want to learn more about care expense pre-planning strategies

Current medical care expenses are not yet high enough to meet the VA’s eligibility criteria. That said, we recommend speaking to a financial services professional who specializes in pre-planning for VA and Medicaid benefits. This will help ensure that when care expenses increase, net worth does not prevent eligibility. Pre-planning is much easier than at need crisis planning.

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Currently assets exceed the VA’s net worth limit. Fortunately, by taking certain steps most families can become eligible to apply either immediately or after a waiting period. This planning typically helps for Medicaid planning purposes as well. To learn more, speak with a financial services professional who specializes in planning for VA and Medicaid benefits.

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Based on the information you provided, the Surviving Spouse does not have enough liquid assets to pay for care over the next six months. We recommend speaking to an expert whose company has helped thousands of families in the same situation obtain the money necessary to help pay for care.

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I want to learn more about financing care expenses

The Veteran/Spouse has not prepaid final expenses. In addition to the funeral cost, which can range from $2,500 to $20,000 (burial, flowers, a meal and other expenses), many people pass away owing thousands for final medical bills, assisted living costs, credit cards, cell phone and other outstanding bills. A final expense policy is invaluable so that loved ones aren’t left to pay these bills. We recommend speaking with an expert in these policies.

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I would like more information about final expense policies.

The Surviving Spouse anticipates selling their property {input_191} in the next year. We have a network of over 1,000 real estate experts that specialize in working to sell senior’s home that they have typically lived in for decades. This often includes cleaning out, repairs, updates and staging.

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I would like more information about a senior real estate expert in my area

Some families prefer to discuss their circumstances with an elder law attorney Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs. We can help you schedule a FREE consultation with an attorney. If you retain an attorney for any services, there are fees associated with his/her assistance. If you would like to be connected with a VA Accredited attorney click the box below.

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Learn how to prepay burial expenses

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Home Proceeds Protection DIC

Schedule a free consultation with an estate planning attorney to protect the home proceeds from Medicaid spend down

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Learn options to sell your home with a senior real estate specialist

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I would prefer to have a VA Accredited Attorney to assist my family going forward, please schedule a free consultation

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You indicated that there is a long term care policy. If the policy has not started paying for care we can schedule a free consultation with an expert to help you maximize the payment

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If the following issues are resolved, they will likely meet the VA's eligibility requirements.

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Based on the information you provided, the Veteran/Spouse appears to meet the eligibility criteria established by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and should apply for $0 monthly from the VA.

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Military Service and Marriage

The Veteran meets the service requirements.

The surviving spouse is currently receiving {input_60} monthly from the VA. Please call 1-844-698-2311 (Department of Veterans Affairs) to confirm the type of benefit they are receiving. If it is the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefit, inform them that you would like to increase your payment to include the Aid and Attendance benefit and they will send you appropriate paperwork. If it is not DIC, ask the VA representative if you are able to qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits along with the existing pension. If it is possible, they will send the forms or come back and use AidandAttendance.com to apply.

Health and Medical

The Veteran/Spouse meets the health/medical requirement.

The Veteran/Spouse requires assistance with activities of daily living or they require a protected environment with regular supervision due to physical or cognitive disorders now or in the near future.

There has been a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, or they are legally blind.

The Veteran/Spouse does not meets the health/medical requirement.

The Veteran/Spouse does not require assistance with two activities of daily living and they do not require a protected environment.

Currently the Veteran/Spouse healthcare needs do not appear to meet the VA’s criteria for the Aid and Attendance benefit. If in the future their health care requirements change, come back and complete this questionnaire again. If you believe the medical conditions will qualify, you are welcome to apply for the benefit.

What Care Are They Receiving

The Veteran/Spouse's care/assistance will count as a medical expense.

The Veteran/Spouse's care/assistance will not count as a medical expense.

You reported that the Veteran/Spouse currently lives .

The Veteran/Spouse currently receives home care.

Current medical care expenses are not high enough to qualify for the Aid and Attendance benefit. If care expenses are low because needed care is being put off, we recommend arranging for paid care from a home care agency, non-spousal family member or friend. If in the future their care expenses increase, come back and complete the questionnaire again to assess potential benefits.

The independent living facility staffs a health care professionals 24 hours a day. The healthcare campus should meet the VA’s requirements. Even so, we strongly suggest that they pay for home care from either a home care agency, non-spousal family member or friend to better meet the VA’s eligibility criteria.

The Veteran/Spouse current medical expenses do not meet the VA’s criteria to qualify for the Aid and Attendance benefit at this time. An option they can pursue is to pay either a non-spousal family member, friend, or home care agency to meet the eligibility criteria. If in the future their care expenses change, come back and complete the questionnaire so they can check their eligibility status.

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Income

The Veteran/Spouse meets the income requirement.

The Veteran/Spouse does not meets the income requirement.

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Assets

The Veteran/Spouse meets the asset requirement.

The Veteran/Spouse does not meet the asset requirement.

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The Veteran/Spouse has already prepaid their funeral.

The Veteran/Spouse owns their primary residence and it sits on {input_188} acres of land.

The Veteran/Spouse anticipates selling the property in the near future. The home is worth {format_191}.

Since the land is over 2 acres and can not be subdivided, the VA will not consider it an asset. Additional documentation will need to be provided with the application to prove this.

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The Surviving Spouse may be eligible for $1,432 per month

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reviews four factors when determining eligibility. We begin with the Veterans military service and the spouses most recent marriage.

Military Service And Marriage - Questions Pertain To Your Most Recent Spouse

The next area the VA will examine is your health and living situation.

Health And Medical

What Care Are You Receiving

The VA will then review your monthly income and care expenses.

Income and Expenses

Finally, the VA will consider your assets. Most families are eligible or can become eligible.

Assets

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The Veteran/Spouse may be eligible for VA Benefits.

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