Pension Eligibility

A veteran / spouse is eligible if:

A.

Any Veteran with 90 days of active duty, 1 day during war time or any surviving spouse of a Veteran that meets this requirement and has not remarried.

B.

Have medical diagnosis that requires assistance or long term care.

C.

The cost of care must exceed monthly and supplemental medical expense income to receive the maximum pension or a reduced pension may be available.

What about Savings?

There is Currently No Look Back Period - unlike Medicaid

Excessive assets can be restructured to qualify for the VA Aid & Attendance