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VA Pension – Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits
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This program gives you money on top of your monthly pension to get health care at home if you're a veteran. The Aid and Attendance program is for veterans who have to stay in bed because they are sick, or need help with bathing, dressing and feeding. The Housebound program is for veterans who mostly stay indoors because of a disability that doesn't go away. You cannot get help from both programs at the same time.
How do I apply?
If you need help applying, call the VA hotline at 800-827-1000 or use eBenefits to help you answer your questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.
Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.
See What Key Benefits Programs You May Qualify For
BenefitsCheckUp can help you assess whether you can get help from programs before you apply. Answer questions anonymously to find out if you may be eligible for key benefits programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) - Extra Help, among others.
