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Archive for the ‘Assisted Living Facility’ Category

Beware of VA and Medicaid information on the internet, even from professional sources

Basically, the only good advice, is “Consult with an estate-planning attorney or other asset-protection professional who is steeped in knowledge of VA pensions and assisted-living benefits.”

Young at Heart Video

“It was wonderful, and got us near tears. Just a beautiful true story about real people who want to keep living…Keep it Moving.”

Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease

Although families, keep the Alzheimer victim at home, as long as possible, most people with the disease move into an assisted living facility or nursing home.

Our Life Care Planning & Elder Care Practice addresses senior citizens concerns.

Our Life Care Planning & Elder Care Practice addresses senior citizens concerns.

The VA Has Issues of Room and Board at the Assisted Living Facility.

Some VA Adjudicators mistakenly deny the room and board portions of the Assisted Living Facility bill under the pretense they are not medical expenses.

Home May Lose Exempt Status for VA Benefits

Although official VA regulations state that “a veteran’s or widow’s home is exempt, “some Regional Center VA Adjudicators are mistakenly taking the position that the home is no longer exempt

Incomplete VA Form By the Assisted Living Facility.

There are specific statements an Assisted Living Facility needs to include on VA Form 21-0779.

Issues with Physician’s Report – For VA Benefits.

There are specific statements VA Adjudicators are now looking for on VA Form 21-2680 (Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Aid and Attendance) and if these statements are not included, denials are being made.

VA Tightens Eligibility for Assisted Living and Home Health Benefits

Obtaining the Aid and Attendance non-service connected pension benefit, for veterans and surviving spouses, can help the claimant age in place in the least restrictive setting, be it in their home or an assisted living facility.

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