Veterans Non-Service Connected Pension

In November, 1951 a law was passed authorizing this VA benefit for Veterans and their widows (or widowers).  This little known Veterans' Pension Benefit is not connected to a service related injury and can be of great financial assistance to seniors in helping them to pay for long term care needs.

Purpose of Veterans Pension Benefit

This benefit was created to assist eligible Veterans and their widows/widowers with financial assistance to aide them with the ever rising high cost of out of pocket medical expenses.

What the Veterans Pension Benefit Pay for

Some of the medical expenses that can be covered by the Veterans Pension Benefit:

• Home Health Aides
• Doctor co-pays
• Eyeglasses and hearing aides
• Assisted living fees
• Prescriptions
• Dental expenses
• Insurance premiums

Yearly Benefit

For 2007 the annual benefit can be up to $21,615 for a couple, $18,234 for a veteran and up to $11,715 for a widow(er).

Military Qualifications

• Must not have a dishonorable discharge
• Must have served 90 days on active duty and at least one day must have been during a war
• Must be disabled or over age 65

In addition to these military requirements there are income and asset requirements.  These need to be evaluated on an individual basis. JEVS Home Care can provide assistance with the application process free of charge.

JEVS Home Care can provide you with more information about receiving home care through the Veterans' Pension Benefit Program. We can also help you apply for services to which you're entitled. If you or someone you know is an honorably discharged veteran, call our office at 267-298-1325.