Home Care for Veterans

Veterans Home Care - Waco, TX

It’s extremely common for seniors to need help with everyday care tasks. Essential daily activities like cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, and using the restroom can all require a helping hand, especially for a person who has lost their spouse.

This kind of care is rarely covered by insurance or Medicare, and this can be a significant burden on veterans and their families. Many older adults who served in the U.S. military — including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, or Coast Guard — don’t know that they may qualify for in-home personal care benefits through the Veterans Administration (VA).

Visiting Angels of Waco, TX works with Veteran Affairs to lighten the load for veterans and spouses who are in need of ongoing care in order to age at home, with dignity.

Visiting Angels can help veterans and surviving spouses navigate the complex process of applying for VA benefits and other forms of financial assistance. They collaborate with local VA offices and other organizations to make sure that each client receives the maximum benefits they are entitled to.

If you are a veteran or a surviving spouse in need of home care services, a free veterans’ home care consultation is the first step in obtaining the assistance you need.

Qualifications for Veterans Benefits

Any U.S. military veteran may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay for home care. Veterans in Waco, TX may qualify for health or custodial care benefits through the VA if they meet these criteria:

• Current and former members of the Reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty (other than for training only) by a federal order and finished the full period for which they were called or ordered to active duty.
• Served in the active military, naval, or air service and were separated under any condition other than dishonorable.

When Should Veterans Apply For Benefits?

*There can be a long gap between the time an application is submitted, and when benefits become available to use. This means that it is always better to apply for home care benefits before there is a clear need for them. Otherwise, there is a risk of paying high out-of-pocket costs for necessary care while you wait for approval.

How Can I Qualify for Veterans’ Home Care?

The Homemaker or Home Health Aide program is available to veterans at no cost, as it is covered by the VA healthcare system. However, veterans may be required to pay a copayment for certain services; this is dependent on income level as well as other factors.

To access the H/HHA program, veterans in Waco, TX can reach out and allow us to work with you and your medical team. The VA determines if you are eligible for the program and which services you need. Then, we will work together with you to create a care plan that best serves your individual needs and preferences. We work closely with local VA offices and other organizations to ensure that you are approved for the maximum benefits you are entitled to.

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