Senior Veterans Benefits in Bellevue

If you are a senior veteran residing in Bellevue, WA don’t miss out on VA benefits that could help cover your home care services. Contact Amada Senior Care Bellevue today to see if you qualify.

The Veterans Assistance Programs at Amada Senior Care Bellevue are tailored specifically for seniors. We understand the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by our brave veterans, and our professional care team is dedicated to ensuring veterans receive the support and care they deserve during their golden years.

Whether you are a veteran yourself or are seeking assistance on behalf of a veteran senior, we are here to empower you with knowledge and resources to navigate the multitude of options available. When consulting with your VA Primary Care Physician, explicitly state your preference for Amada Senior Care as your designated caregiving provider. Please ensure to provide our NPI number, #1740056654, to facilitate your request to use VA benefits to help cover the cost of home care or respite care.

Top 3 Senior Veterans Benefits

BENEFIT #1: Aid and Attendance

This benefit provides additional funds to qualified veterans or their surviving spouses, enhancing their monthly pension from the VA (Veterans Administration) to help cover in-home care costs.

Eligible veterans must:

Have 90+ days of active duty, including at least one day during wartime (two years for Persian Gulf service).
Require assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, walking, meal preparation, and eating.
Have a significant portion of income allocated towards care expenses.

BENEFIT #2: Homemaker/Home Health Aide (HHA)

This program supports Bellevue, WA veterans who wish to remain independent in their own homes, providing them with a trained home health aide or homemaker. These in-home professionals assist with daily living activities and offer companionship. Veterans services are contracted through non-VA providers, typically home care agencies like Amada Senior Care of Bellevue, WA

Enrollment in a VA medical benefits package.
Confirmed eligibility for community-based care services.
A doctor’s prescription for home care services.

BENEFIT #3: Respite Care

Respite Care offers temporary relief for family caregivers, allowing them time for personal errands, their dependents, or their mental health. Services may include home visits by a home health aide, adult day care, short-term stays in community living centers or VA nursing homes, or in-patient care at VA medical centers. Priority is typically given to older veterans (75 and older), disabled veterans, or those with greater financial or health needs.

To qualify, veterans must:

Be enrolled in a VA health care benefits package.
Need assistance with daily living activities or have a chronic illness that requires professional care.

For more information on veterans benefits, check the Department of Veterans Affairs website at www.va.gov. When discussing Benefits #2 and #3 with your VA Primary Care Physician, explicitly state your preference for Amada Senior Care as your designated caregiving provider. Please ensure to provide our NPI number, 1740056654, to facilitate this request.

How Amada Senior Care in Bellevue Can Help

Too often, veterans and their spouses or families are unaware of eligibility for financial assistance from the government through the VA. At Amada Senior Care Bellevue, we can help our veterans determine eligibility for VA Aid and Attendance benefits, as well as other forms of financial support.

How is Aid and Attendance Eligibility Determined?

Military Service Requirement

Applicants must have served at least 90 days of active duty; at least one day of active duty service must have been during wartime.
Veterans can not have been dishonorably discharged.

Personal Care Needs Of Applicant

Veteran applicants must need assistance with ADLs, including walking, eating, dressing, or toileting.

Applicant Income

Most of the applicant’s income must currently be spent on care expenses.
The overall percentage of income currently being spent on senior care or health services will determine the amount and types of benefits received.

Applicants’ Assets

The VA is in charge of determining an acceptable threshold for each applicant’s assets.
The applicant’s age and financial need determine financial assets.

How Can VA Aid and Attendance Benefits Help Bellevue, WA Seniors With Their Care Needs?

VA benefits can be utilized to help veteran seniors gain more financial flexibility, allowing them to have more choices in their potential placements and care plans. Options may include:

Getting to live in the senior living community of their choice.
Receiving more in-home care services.
Having health care benefits that are paid monthly with no repayment required.
Receiving home care benefits that are paid directly by the United States Treasury on a tax-free basis.

“After interviewing Amada, I didn’t feel the need to look any further. Amada totally met and exceeded my expectations! I appreciated every aspect of the service. It was a HUGE relief having Amada around to help with the care of my husband.” – Bonnie H.

Learn More About Aid Attendance and Other Benefits for Veterans

At Amada, Bellevue, our care team is passionate about supporting seniors and their families throughout their senior home care journey. To learn more about Aid Attendance and other benefits for veterans, please click here for a Free Veteran’s Care Needs Consultation.