Dave Mello
Horizon Retirement Advisors, LLC
Veterans Aid And Attendance Pension
Most of our Veterans and their widows are unaware of all the benefits that are available to them through the Veterans Administration.
Nearly two million Veterans or their widows are missing out on a valuable pension from the U.S. Government, leaving as much as $4.6 billion a year unclaimed. This lifetime benefit is available for Veterans and their spouses age 65 and older and is used to reimburse various Long-Term Care Expenses. Also known as the Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit, the pension is underused because most Veterans have never heard of this benefit or didn’t know how to access it. The Department of Veterans Affairs has had minimal success in promoting this program.
Horizon Retirement Advisors LLC, and through our association with the Alliant Elder Initiative, feel it is important to be able to consult and understand the services available to our Veterans. The application process can be overwhelming; as an advocate, we can streamline the process for you.
The Veteran Administration has a monthly benefit called Aid and Attendance Pension.
There are two categories that the Veteran could apply for:
- Prequalifying (Veterans and widows who are not in immediate need)
- Qualifying (for Veterans and widows who are in immediate need. The application for this benefit can take up to 8 months; the benefit would be retroactive to the date the VA receives the application.
- You need someone to help you perform daily activities (bathing, feeding, dressing) or
- You need to spend a large portion of the day in bed due to illness or
- You reside at an assisted living facility (due to loss of mental or physical abilities) or
- Your eyesight is limited (5/200 or less in both eyes)
Benefit Available
Status Monthly per Year Over 5 Years Veteran with Spouse $2,127 $25,524 $127,620 Veteran $1,794 $21,528 $107,640 Surviving Spouse $1,153 $13,836 $ 69,180 A Veterans Advocate, such as I, can evaluate your individual circumstances and start the pre-need or post-need process. A copy of your marriage certificate and honorable discharge (DD214) is all that is needed for your first appointment.We hope this information is found helpful. We look forward to answering any questions that you may have.
Dave Mello
Horizon Retirement Advisors, LLC
707 Mount Rose St.
Reno, Nevada 98509
horizon@retirevillage.com
(775) 851-4754
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