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Serving Prince William and Western Fairfax Counties including Fort Belvoir and Lorton

Visiting Angels PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA

9161 Liberia Ave # 205
Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: 703-530-8811
Fax: 703-656-4769

Home Care for Veterans in Fairfax County & Prince William County

Visiting Angels Manassas Partners With Veteran Administration

Did you know that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides financial benefits to veterans including their surviving spouses for assistance with daily living activities? If you feel you could benefit from in-home care /HHHAs, then continue reading on. Explore the available benefits and resources listed below to help you receive the care you need.

VA Aid And Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance

Program Overview

If you need help with daily living activities or if you are housebound, you may be eligible to receive an extra VA pension benefit such as the Aid and Assistance Befiets and Household allowance. This program provides monthly payments of tax-free funds up to $1,936 per month for a veteran, $1,244 per month for a surviving spouse, or $2,295 per month for a veteran and spouse. 

The funds can be used to pay for a variety of services including: 

• In-home care
• Home modifications and accessibility
• Personal care
• Trasportation assistance
• and more

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Aid and Attendance program, veterans must: 

• Served at least 90 days of active duty with at least 1 day during a wartime period,
• Meet income and asset limits
• & have a medical need for daily living assistance

How to Apply for A&A

Contact your local VA office or speak with a VA benefits counselor to help you apply for the Aid & Attendance program. The application process can be lengthy, and it's important to provide all necessary documentation to ensure a timely review of the application. 

The application process includes three main steps:

1. Gather all necessary documents for the application
2. Fill out the correct application forms
3. Mail your printed application forms and all the documents to the correct pension processing center

Step 1: Learn which documents you’ll need to send to the VA.

All A&A applications must include these documents, which can take some time to track down:

• Copy of current year Social Security award letter DD-214 Military Discharge papers (originals, no photocopies).
• Note: You can request official replacements for lost originals from the National Archives
• Proof of all assets (bank and investment statements) and income
• Proof of insurance premiums and unreimbursed medical expenses
• Each family’s situation is a bit different so not everyone needs to send in all the same supporting documents. You may or may not need to include a marriage certificate, death certificate or statement of occupancy from a nursing home, for example.

Step 2: Fill out the correct VA application forms.

Again, some forms are required for every application:

• Basic Pension Form for Veterans, including Section X Medical Expense Report, or the form for Surviving Spouses
• Examination for Housebound Status of Permanent Need for A&A
• Request for Nursing Home Information in Connection with Claim for A&A

Other forms listed in the tables below are highly suggested, such as the Authorization to Disclose Information to a 3rd Party, which will allow you to talk with the VA about your parent’s application if they need help.

If you have power of attorney for your parent and need to request a VA fiduciary assignment, it’s recommended that you request a Statement in Support of a Claim form. Read through the entire list below to see which forms you’ll need to fill out.

Step 3: Mail the application.

Keep copies of every item in the application packet as well as any other correspondence with the VA. We highly recommend that you send your completed application via USPS Certified Mail Return Receipt to confirm that the VA receives your application.

The VA has three regional processing centers that handle pension benefit applications. Make sure you send the application to the center assigned to the state where the veteran or spouse lives.

If the applicant lives in AL, AR, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, OH, TN, or WI
Mail the application to:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Claims Intake Center
Attention: Milwaukee Pension Center
PO Box 5192
Janesville, WI 53547-5192

If the applicant lives in AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, KS, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY, Central America, Mexico, South America, or the Caribbean:
Mail the application to:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Claims Intake Center
Attention: St. Paul Pension Center
PO Box 5365
Janesville, WI 53547-5365

If the applicant lives in CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, PR, RI, SC, VA, VT, WV, or any other foreign country not served by the St. Paul Pension Center (above):
Mail the application to:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Claims Intake Center
Attention: Philadelphia Pension Center
PO Box 5206
Janesville, WI 53547-5206

What to Expect When You Apply for A&A
The workload at your region’s pension center will determine how quickly your application is processed. Sending a carefully completed application with no missing forms or documents can speed up the process. The application approval process is different for everyone but in most cases, you can expect it to take around nine months from the date you submit it until approval.

Many families can't afford to pay for care out of pocket while they wait for the pension to be approved and funded. Some assisted living and skilled nursing communities will work with you if they know the resident qualifies for A&A. Fortunately, once the VA approves the application, benefits are retroactive to the original filing date.

Aid and Attendance Forms

• Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular A&A
• Periods of War Eligible for A&A
• Request for Nursing Home Information in Connection With Claim for A&A
• Standard Form 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records
• VA Form 21-0845 Authorization to Disclose Personal Information to a Third Party
• VA Form 21-4138 Statement in Support of Claim
• VA Form 21-527EZ and VA Form 21-534EZ
• VA Form 21-601 Application for Accrued Amounts Due to a Deceased Beneficiary
• VA Form 21P-8614 Medical Expense Report

VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care (H/HHA) Program

Program Overview

The Homemaker and Home Health Aide (H/HHA) program is a program through which eligible families can have a trained caregiving professional come to their home and provide assistance with daily living activities. The program provides skilled care services that are medically necessary and ordered by a VA physician. 

Homemaker and home health aide care may include assistance with a wide range of daily tasks to help veterans continue living safely and independently in their own homes.

• Home health aides can aid with the following activities of daily living (ADLs):
• Bathing
• Toileting
• Eating
• Dressing
• Ambulating or transfers
• Active and passive exercises
• Assistance with medical equipment
• Routine health monitoring
• Escorting the patient to necessary appointments

The goal of the HHHA program is to provide veterans with the care they need in the comfort of their own homes, while also reducing the need for hospitalization or institutional care.

Eligibility

If you are Veteran enrolled in the VA healthcare system and have a clinical need for in-home care, then you may be eligible. A VA physician must declare that skilled care services, such as wound care, medication management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other medical services is required for the Veteran applying.

How to Apply for HHHA Program

The HHHA program is covered by the VA healthcare system, and at no cost. Veterans may be responsible for copayments depending on their income level and other factors.

If you would like to access the HHHA program, veterans can call Visiting Angels of Manassas 703-530-8811 and let us work with you and your VA medical team. Once the VA confirms eligibility and what services are needed, then we will work with your to develop a custom care plan just for you. 

Getting Started with In-Home Care for Veterans

Visiting Angels is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our veteran clients and their families. We proudly serve our veteran community and do so willingly and with open hearts. 

Is your senior loved one a military veteran struggling to remain comfortable or safe at home? Call us at 703-530-8811 to learn more about our homecare programs. We provide temporary and long-term care needs, including hourly, overnight, and 24-hour care.

Serving Prince William and Western Fairfax Counties including Fort Belvoir and Lorton

Visiting Angels PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA

9161 Liberia Ave # 205
Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: 703-530-8811
Fax: 703-656-4769