The veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) pension provides benefits that reduce the cost of care for veterans and surviving spouses who require assisted living.
What is Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension?
The Aid and Attendance (A&A) pension provides benefits for veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing and undressing or taking care of the needs of nature. It also includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity. Assisted care in an assisting living facility also qualifies.
Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit Amounts for 2017
Applicant(s)
Monthly Benefit Amount for 2017
Veteran
$1,794
Veteran with Spouse
$2,127
Veteran with Sick Spouse
$1,410
Surviving Spouse
$1,153
Two Veterans Married
$2,846
Many families overlook the A&A pension as it pertains to veterans who are still independent, but have an ill spouse. Keep in mind that in this situation, if the spouse’s medical expenses completely depletes their combined monthly income, the veteran can file as a veteran with a sick spouse.
