Senior Veterans Assistance Programs for Greater Indianapolis
How Amada Senior Care of Greater Indianapolis 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 Greater Indianapolis, we can help our veterans determine eligibility for VA Aid and Attendance benefits, as well as other forms of financial support.
Top 3 Senior Veterans Benefits
BENEFIT #1: Homemaker/Home Health Aide (HHA)
This program supports local 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.
Qualification criteria include:
- Enrollment in a VA medical benefits package.
- Confirmed eligibility for community-based care services.
- A doctor’s prescription for home care services.
BENEFIT #2: 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 #1 and #2 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, 1902422454, to facilitate this request.
BENEFIT #3: 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.
