New Increased VA Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance Rates

Happy Holidays! Good news from congress (really), the improved pension rates, including, aid and attendance, has risen today, December 1, 2011. The new rates are as follows:

Single Veteran	$1,704
Married Veteran	$2,020
Widowed Surviving Spouse	$1,094

The VA improved pension benefit allows qualifying veterans to receive a tax free monthly benefit to help cover the costs of long term care such as in home caregivers (including family caregivers), assisted living costs, and nursing home costs. I have helped Jacksonville, Florida families qualify for VA aid and attendance, and I can attest to the incredible relief that a family gets when they qualify for the monthly aid and attendance benefit.

For veterans receiving the benefit, you will see the increase starting on January 2012 VA improved pension benefit check.

If you are a Jacksonville, Florida resident with a family member in need of assistance with long term care costs, visit my VA aid and attendance information page on my website about the requirements to qualify or give my office a call.