Veterans Affairs

Maine veterans and their families have unique planning opportunities — and a few pitfalls to avoid — when it comes to wills, trusts, long-term care, and benefits. This up-to-date guide helps you get organized now and protect your assets later. 1. Essential Estate-Planning Documents for Veterans Every veteran should have these core legal documents in […]

Q: Can military veterans use their VA benefits to pay for long-term care? Overview The answer is complicated. Aid and Attendance (A&A) is a lesser-known pension benefit that can help cover daily living assistance costs. Veterans with high medical expenses might qualify even if their income is above usual limits. Eligibility for VA Long-Term Care

Veterans’ benefits and veteran compensation are two types of assistance the US government provides to those who serve in the military. Veterans’ benefits refer to programs and services to veterans and their families by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as health care, education, and home loan assistance. Veteran compensation, on the other hand,

Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit: A Lifeline for Long-Term Care Costs COVID-19 is here to stay, and studies show it is far more dangerous for people over 65. Seniors living in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes face the highest risk of infection and death from COVID-19 or secondary illnesses like pneumonia.