Home Care for Veterans

Veterans Home Care - St. Louis, MO

It’s very common for seniors to need assistance with ongoing care as they age, especially if they have lost a loved one. This kind of custodial care is not usually covered by health insurance or Medicare, even though it may be critically needed due to significant medical conditions.

Through Visiting Angels, veterans and their surviving spouses can access the care they need to age in place, keeping their independence at home. Visiting Angels can help veterans in St. Louis, MO can get non-medical assistance and companionship for seniors who need help with daily activities. Professional caregivers can help with a wide range of care tasks, including grooming, meal preparation, bathing, dressing, toileting, and light housekeeping.

Visiting Angels can also help veterans and families to navigate the complex process of applying for VA benefits and other forms of assistance. Give us a call to find out how we can help, free of charge.

Who qualifies for FREE HOME CARE in St. Louis, MO?

• All Veterans enrolled with the VA are eligible regardless of age
• The Veteran's disability does not have to be service related
• There is no income threshold for qualification for the program

How Do Veterans Benefits Work?

U.S. military veterans in St. Louis, MO may qualify for personal care benefits through two different VA programs: Aid and Attendance or the Community Care Network.

Here’s how each program works:

• Aid and Attendance benefits: If they need help with daily activities, live in a nursing home, are bed-bound, or have limited eyesight, veterans who receive a VA pension may also qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits. Veterans may qualify for “Housebound” benefits if they need to spend most of their time at home due to a permanent disability. In most cases, benefits are added directly to the veteran’s pension.
• Community Care Network benefits: Veterans who qualify for Community Care Network benefits will be assigned to a service care coordinator, who will determine how many hours per week the veteran requires care and will help the family connect with caregivers in their area. Qualified veterans may be eligible for assistance with home-health care costs. Community Care Network benefits are paid directly to partner organizations, rather than being added to the pension.

How Can You Qualify for Veterans’ Home Care?

While H/HHA program is covered by the VA healthcare system and available to veterans at no cost, veterans may be responsible for a copayment for certain services. The level of financial assistance will depend on their income, as well as other factors.

To access the H/HHA program, veterans in St. Louis, MO can allow us to work with you and your VA medical team. The VA has to determine if you are eligible for the program and what services are needed. We will work with you to develop a care plan that is tailored to your unique needs and preferences.

Visiting Angels works closely with local VA offices and other organizations to ensure that their clients receive the maximum benefits they are entitled to.

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