Veteran's Benefit
Attention Veterans or the surviving spouse of a veteran. You may qualitfy for assistance to help cover the costs of assisted living.
The Aid & Attendance Program
The Aid and Attendance (A&A) Special Pension is a benfit that may be available for veterans and/or surviving spouses, who are at least 65 years old, to assist with the cost of long term care. It is a non-service connected disability benefit, meaning the disability does not have to be a result of service. In order to qualify, one must meet the Service, Disability, Income, and Asset requirements as defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Maximum Monthly Pension Rates 2009
| Two veterans married to each other | $2,540 |
| Veteran with spouse/dependent | `$1,949 |
| Single veteran | $1,644 |
| Surviving spouse | $1,056 |
To learn more, call us at (206) 550-4785
