Thursday, December 5, 2019

2020 Veterans Aid & Attendance (Veterans Pension Rate Table – Effective 12/1/19)

2020 Veterans Aid & Attendance (Veterans Pension Rate Table – Effective 12/1/19)


2020 Veterans Aid & Attendance (Veterans Pension Rate Table – Effective 12/1/19)

Veterans Pension Rate Table 
 Veteran - Alone & With Dependents
Date of Cost-of-Living Increase: 12-01-2019
Increase Factor: 1.6%
Standard Medicare Deduction: Actual amount will be determined by SSA based on individual income.

 Net Worth Bright-Line Limit effective 12-01-2019 is $129,094 (Penalty Period Rate is $2,266)
Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR) Category
Amount
If you are a veteran...
Your yearly income must be less than...
Without Spouse or Child
$13,752

To be deducted, medical expenses must exceed 5% of MAPR,  or,  $687 
With One Dependent
$18,008

To be deducted, medical expenses must exceed 5% of MAPR,  or,  $ 900 
Housebound Without Dependents
$16,805
Housebound With One Dependent
$21,063
A&A Without Dependents
$1912/month          $22,939
A&A With One Dependent
$2266/month          $27,195
Two Vets Married to Each Other
$18,008
Two Vets Married to Each Other One H/B
$21,063
Two Vets Married to Each Other Both H/B
$24,114
Two Vets Married to Each Other One A/A
$27,195
Two Vets Married to Each Other One A/A One H/B
$30,241
Two Vets Married to Each Other Both A/A
$36,387
Add for Early War Veteran (Mexican Border Period or WW1) to any category above
$3,125
Add for Each Additional Child to any category above
$2,351


Improved Death Pension Rate Table 
 Surviving Spouse/Child(ren) - Alone or With the Other
Date of Cost-of-Living Increase: 12-01-2019
Increase Factor: 1.6%
Standard Medicare Deduction: Actual amount will be determined by SSA based on individual income.

 Net Worth Bright-Line Limit effective 12-01-2019 is $129,094 (Penalty Period Rate is $2,266)
Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR) Category
Amount
MAPR Without Dependent Child
$9,224
To be deducted, medical expenses must exceed 5% of MAPR or
$ 461
MAPR With One Dependent Child
$12,072
To be deducted, medical expenses must exceed 5% of MAPR or
$603
Housebound Without Dependents
$11,273
Housebound With One Dependent
$14,116
A&A Without Dependents $1229/month
$14,742
A&A Without Dependents (SAW Veteran's Surviving Spouse)
$15,339
A&A With One Dependent
$17,586
A&A With One Dependent (SAW Veteran's Surviving Spouse)
$18,119
SBP/MIW Annuity Limitation
$9,224
Add for Each Additional Child
$2,351
MAPR FOR CHILD ALONE
$2,351

To find out if you qualify for these benefits to pay for veterans assisted living, call us at 985-231-0470.

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans and their Surviving Spouses - 2020 VA Aid & Attendance

Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans and their Surviving Spouses

2020 Aid & Attendance

Many veterans do not take full advantage of the benefits available to them. VA Aid & Attendance can be confusing and the paperwork can be intimidating, but Senior Veterans Care is here to help you understand the programs for which you may qualify. Home care and assisted living services can make a big difference in your quality of life. Without appropriate care, you run the risk of falls and other injuries that can lead to long-term medical complications. Choosing an appropriate level of daily assistance can help prevent these kinds of injuries. Assisted living facilities and nursing homes also have medical staff available at all hours, just in case. As a veteran, you have done what you could for America. Let us return the favor.

What is an Assisted Living Facility?

Assisted living facilities provide a combination of housing, personal care services, and health care designed to respond to individuals who need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum independence.

Use Aid & Attendance Benefits to Pay for Veterans Assisted Living

If it's time to consider an assisted living facility, the VA Aid & Attendance benefit can help with the cost. Wartime Veterans and surviving spouses are both eligible for this help. Contact our team of VA-accredited agents, and we will help walk you through the process of applying for benefits. 
2020 VA Assisted Living Benefits: Monthly-Yearly
    • Surviving Spouse:      $1,228    $14,748
    • Single Veteran:           $1,912    $22,939
    • Married Veteran:        $2,266     $27,195

How Can Senior Veterans Care Help You?

As part of our mission, Senior Veterans is happy to help you understand and take advantage of your benefits as a veteran or surviving spouse. We can help you collect all the necessary information to apply for benefits, and we can help you evaluate how much you should be eligible to receive. Our staff can even review your VA application, providing you with updates throughout the approval process. If you need help selecting an appropriate assisted living facility, then we also have recommendations in your area.
To find out if you or your loved one 
qualifies for VA Aid & Attendance 
call us at 929-367-8387 
and speak with a VA Accredited Claims Agent.