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Gus was diagnosed with Diabeties and was given a compensible disabilty ..... his wife has Alzhiemers and he can no longer care for her what assistance is available for here care ..... he is 67 she is 72
What is available will depend in part on the compensation currently being received. There are two cash benefit programs available from the VBA; Compensation (aka Disability) and Pension. Compensation is service connected where the veteran, as in this case, was injured or disabled as a result of service. A disability rating is assigned and a check paid for the balance of the veteran's life. Pension is a non-service connected, needs based benefit. The only service connected is 90 days of service one of which was during wartime, and a least a general discharge. Both benefits are always based on the veteran's health needs unless a survivor's benefit is being sought. If the veteran is not rated as needing Aid and Attendance Improved Pension then the maximum award for the couple will be $1381 per month in 2014. If the veteran is rated as needing Aid and Attendance the maximum award will be $2,085 in 2014. To receive the maximum pension in either case, net income for VA purposes (IVAP) must be $0. IVAP is arrived at by starting with household gross income and subtracting unreimbursed medical expenses including the cost of home or assisted living care. If IVAP is below the respective maximum award amounts above, a partial award may be granted. If subtracting eligible expenses = $0 income then a full award may be granted. Assets (not including the house, automobile, and personal effects) will also be considered in determining an award.
I wish I knew more to help you. I'm not sure if the wife gets benefits by virtue of being married to a Veteran in this type of situation, so I would check on that. I do know that recently when I was inquiring at a very nice Secure Memory Care facility that only accepts private pay and Long Term insurance, she asked if my loved one had ever been in the military. She said they have options for them at her facility. Sadly, my loved one is not a veteran, so I didn't ask for any details. I would check with Memory Care facilities and see what is available. The Memory Care facilities that I viewed, take care of the patient, right through all the stages. They are trained to work with dementia patients.
I would tell you to see if your mother qualifies for any other financial help, but that can be tricky if you do it without getting legal advice from an Elder law attorney who is trained in asset protection. Income and assets may be at risk and you may not qualify if you just walk in and apply without getting all the information first.. If you get that legal/financial advice, before you apply, you may be better served.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
There are two cash benefit programs available from the VBA; Compensation (aka Disability) and Pension.
Compensation is service connected where the veteran, as in this case, was injured or disabled as a result of service. A disability rating is assigned and a check paid for the balance of the veteran's life.
Pension is a non-service connected, needs based benefit. The only service connected is 90 days of service one of which was during wartime, and a least a general discharge.
Both benefits are always based on the veteran's health needs unless a survivor's benefit is being sought.
If the veteran is not rated as needing Aid and Attendance Improved Pension then the maximum award for the couple will be $1381 per month in 2014.
If the veteran is rated as needing Aid and Attendance the maximum award will be $2,085 in 2014.
To receive the maximum pension in either case, net income for VA purposes (IVAP) must be $0. IVAP is arrived at by starting with household gross income and subtracting unreimbursed medical expenses including the cost of home or assisted living care. If IVAP is below the respective maximum award amounts above, a partial award may be granted. If subtracting eligible expenses = $0 income then a full award may be granted.
Assets (not including the house, automobile, and personal effects) will also be considered in determining an award.
I would tell you to see if your mother qualifies for any other financial help, but that can be tricky if you do it without getting legal advice from an Elder law attorney who is trained in asset protection. Income and assets may be at risk and you may not qualify if you just walk in and apply without getting all the information first.. If you get that legal/financial advice, before you apply, you may be better served.