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As a veteran, you know you have access to dozens of healthcare programs and benefits.  But there is one little-known benefit that will often pay for 100% of your senior care expenses.  After reading this article, you'll have three steps to finding and accessing this benefit - today.

1.  Finding the hidden benefit - VA Aid & Attendance.  This remarkable benefit pays $1,949.00 per month for the senior care of a veteran and surviving spouse, which is enough to cover the cost of most senior caregiver services.  To qualify a wartime veteran must be over 65, have need for senior care and have a limited income and net worth.  For more details on qualifications, read this article.  

2.  Get your documentation together.  In order to effectively complete the application, you'll need to get a series of documents in order.

• Discharge / Separation Papers (DD-214)
• Social Security Award Letter
• Net Worth Statement
• Income Statement
• Healthcare expenditure statement - including senior care expenses
• Physician's Statement
• a Voided Check
  

Make copies of all these documents and keep them in a special file for quick reference. 

3. Complete the Application.  Veterans need to complete form 21-526, Veteran's Application for Compensation and / or Pension.  This twenty-three page form must be filled out perfectly so as to avoid processing delay.  Access the form here.

This little-known benefit is the hidden gem of the VA system.  After you've followed the three steps above, you'll be on your way to accessing the Aid & Attendance benefit. 

Understanding the VA Aid & Attendance benefit isn't easy. We've helped countless Metroplex families through the process. 

We'd love to help yours too. 

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