Home Care for Veterans with No Out-of-Pocket Costs
Our exclusive VetAssist Program, helps Veterans and surviving spouses access their Aid and Attendance benefit to support independent living at home.
No Out-of-Pocket Costs
In-Home Care Started Right Away
VA Benefit Application Assistance
Nationwide Service
23 Years
Helping Seniors since 2003
23,000+
Veterans and Surviving Spouses
4000+
Agency Partners
98%
of Clients Recommend the VetAssist Program
The VetAssist Program is Unlike
Any Other
Veterans Home Care's exclusive VetAssist Program helps Veterans, or their surviving spouses, apply for a little-known Department of Veterans Affairs' benefit to pay for assistance with activities of daily living.
Maximize Aid & Attendance
We help our clients receive more from the benefit and qualify at a higher rate than if they complete the application on their own.
Start Care Right Away
By advancing the cost of care with our interest-free loan, care can begin while you wait for VA approval of the benefit application. Loan is repaid with VA benefit funds.
Securing Support
Since 2003, we have specialized in guiding families through the application for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance, helping to secure in-home care support they need.
Find the Support You Need
At Veterans Home Care, we're dedicated to helping Veterans who have proudly served their country, and their surviving spouses, access the benefits they deserve.
- VetAssist Program
- Aid & Attendance
- Widows and Widowers of Veterans
- Provider Partner Program
- The VetAssist Mission in Action
The VetAssist Program
Our VetAssist Program provides access to in-home care to qualifying wartime Veterans and their surviving spouses, allowing them to remain in their homes.
From guiding you through the benefit application, to starting your home care right away by bridging the gap in benefits payments, and continuing support long after approval - the VetAssist Program is with you every step of the way.
Aid & Attendance
A needs-based, VA pension paid to wartime Veterans with a non-service-connected disability, or their surviving spouses, who may require help with daily living.
Eligibility requirements in medical need, military service, and financial levels must be met to qualify for the VA pension with Aid & Attendance.
Widows and Widowers of Veterans.
The Aid and Attendance benefit is not just for wartime Veterans, though many surviving spouses are unaware that there is a VA Benefit that could help fund their in-home care.
Were you married to a wartime Veteran at the time of his/her death? If so, you may also be eligible for the VA's Aid and Attendance benefit.
Provider Partner Program
In-home care providers can help our Veterans and their surviving spouses by becoming a member of our nationwide network of home care agencies.
By connecting your clients with VA funding through the VetAssist Program, your agency can provide the care and assistance with daily living activities they need — removing the financial barriers that might otherwise stand in the way.
The VetAssist Mission in Action
Our mission was born from a personal promise — to ensure no Veteran or surviving spouse goes without the care they've earned and need.
Since 2003, we've turned that promise into action, helping more than 23,000 Veteran families access funding for in-home care, navigate VA benefits, and live with the independence and dignity they deserve, in the place they call home.
How Veterans Home Care Helps Veterans & Surviving Spouses
Aid and Attendance helps wartime Veterans and their surviving spouses pay for assistance with activities of daily living, provided by our nationwide network of home care agencies.
Personal Care
Transferring
(to and from bed)
Help with Dressing
Help with Bathing
Companionship
Respite Care
Laundry
Meal Preparations
Light Housekeeping
Transportation
(where available)
Medication Reminders
VA Pension Benefits for
Widows of Wartime Veterans
Helping surviving spouses access the care they deserve.
Many surviving spouses are unaware that VA benefits are available to them, including the Pension with Aid and Attendance benefit, which can provide in-home care at no out-of-pocket costs. We use our years of experience to guide them through the process, helping them secure the care they need to remain independent at home.
In Their Own Words
What Our Families Have to Say About The VetAssist Program
Excellent Experience
The VetAssist program is great! The staff help you every step of the way to ensure you get your full benefit. Much appreciated!
Ryan K
Highly Recommend
This review is long overdue. Veterans Home Care helped my father and I tremendously by helping us navigate the system to obtain benefits we didn't know he was entitled to. Everyone was friendly, helpful and supportive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any Veteran or family member who is in a similar situation.
Nancy S
Incredible Service
This service is incredible!
We have used this service for almost three years now. We have never been disappointed. Do not hesitate to access this service for your loved ones.
Dale K
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get clarity on eligibility, services, and support.
What does Veterans Home Care’s exclusive VetAssist® Program do?
The VetAssist® Program assists Veterans and their surviving spouses who may qualify for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) “Pension with Aid and Attendance” benefit. We help them remain safely and comfortably in their own homes with personal care services.
Our team will assist the client and family with the entire application process, including assembling and filing paperwork, coordinating caregivers, and overseeing home care. Qualified applicants can begin home care almost immediately with no out of pocket costs.
Who is this VA benefit for?
The Aid and Attendance Pension (VA Non-Service-Connected Pension with Aid and Attendance) is available to Veterans with an honorable or general discharge who served at least 90 days of active duty, including at least one day during a wartime period, or to their surviving spouses.
Disabilities must not be service-related, and applicants must meet certain income and asset limits.
Why do I need Veterans Home Care? Can’t I file for the VA’s Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit myself?
You certainly can assemble the necessary paperwork, fill out the VA forms and file without our assistance. Be aware that even if you qualify, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may not approve your claim and begin reimbursing your expenses for several months. Or, the VA may determine that you qualify for less than the maximum benefit.
Veterans Home Care has been assisting Veterans with applications to the VA since 2003. We know what documentation they require. We will help you to file the paperwork to receive the maximum possible benefit. With your permission, we also follow up with the VA on your behalf throughout the claim approval process. And, when you’re a VetAssist® Program client, you begin receiving care promptly after the application is filed, which you’re able to pay for thanks to an interest-free loan. This loan is a unique service of our VetAssist® Program; you simply reimburse us for those initial months’ expenses from your retroactive VA payment, once your claim is approved.
Even after you begin receiving your pension, we continue working for you – monitoring your care and helping you with ongoing paperwork the VA requires, so you continue to receive the maximum benefit.
What are the official wartime service dates?
World War II: December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946
Korean Conflict: June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955
Vietnam Era: Nov 1, 1955-May 7, 1975. Veterans that served after August 5, 1964 may have served outside the Republic of Vietnam.
Gulf War: August 2, 1990 – through a date yet to be determined (Gulf War Veterans must have served active duty for 2 years or the full period for which they were called to active duty.)"
How long does the application process take, and when can I start receiving home care?
VA processing times vary, typically ranging from 2 to 6 months. However, VetAssist® clients can begin home care services after submitting their paperwork, thanks to our interest-free loan that’s reimbursed later through their retroactive VA payment.
I don’t know if I qualify for Aid and Attendance. How do I find out?
Call us or complete our "Check Your Eligibility for the VetAssist Program" form. One of our intake specialists will ask you some preliminary questions to assess your qualifications for the benefit. It only takes a few minutes of your time to determine if the “Aid and Attendance” VA pension is for you.
What if I already have a service-connected disability rating?
Veterans who are receiving VA disability compensation generally cannot receive both Aid and Attendance and disability compensation at the same time. However, in some cases, you may qualify for whichever program provides the higher payment. The VA will determine this automatically when your claim is reviewed.
What happens if my claim is denied? (Can you promise my claim will be approved?)
If you have provided us with complete information and we have helped you fill out the applications, and the Department of Veterans Affairs has denied your claim due to your medical condition, you will not be held responsible to repay your loan.
