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Can Veterans Receive Both VA Benefits and Medicaid?

July 3rd, 2019
Posted By
Sharon McCoy
Both Medicaid and VA benefits may pay for long-term care costs for qualifying elders. Each program is complex and can be difficult to understand by itself. What’s even more confusing is how VA benefits and Medicaid interact with one another. VA ben… Read More
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Categories: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Elder Law, For Families, Medicaid
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What Is the VA Pension Aid and Attendance Benefit for Veterans?

June 27th, 2019
Posted By
Sharon McCoy
A special program administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides the Aid and Attendance benefit for veterans. Many veterans and spouses are unaware of the benefit, which can help pay for long-term care needs and supplement the… Read More
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Categories: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Elder Law, For Families

Summary of Changes to the VA Pension Eligibility Rules

November 12th, 2018
On October 18, 2018, new rules regarding eligibility for VA pension were implemented by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  The new rules are quite comprehensive, however, they also provide more opportunities to qualify for these impo… Read More
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Categories: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)