If the client is already receiving the maximum widow’s pension (residing in assisted living facility) and her exempt home is sold, can the spouse protect any of the assets?

Therefore, transfer or sell the home BEFORE the claimant files.

Are Supplemental Security Income counted as income by the VA?

All Social Security benefits reported by VA claimants are matched with the figures recorded by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for verification.

How do annuities work for VA A & A?

If a claimant has access only to income generated by the annuity, not the principle AND is irrevocable i.e. the claimant cannot change the terms of the annuity, during their lifetime, so no access to the  principle, then the VA should count only the  income stream, generated by the annuity, provided performed before application. Additionally, if the annuity income is paid to the veteran’s spouse, then annuity income of spouse, vet's and spouse's other incomes all count, regardless of whose name is on the income asset or who is the receiver of the income.  The income can be spent on…

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Should I use an annuity to get Aid and Attendance?

But be careful the type of annuity you purchase, and the financial company, you are purchasing from.