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How long does a Purple Heart veteran receive VA benefits?

Asked by amelia60  |  Jun 28, 2011

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AS I UNDERSTAND FROM THE V.A. SITE , ONLY SERVICE RELATED INJURIES ARE COVERED AND ALL THE OTHER ILLNESSES ARE NOT IN A PUBLIC NURSING HOME. SO I TAKE IT ALL THE PERSON'S ASSETS WILL GO TO THE NURSING HOME. . THAT IS OK BUT WHEN THE NURSING HOME USES ALL THE ASSETS WHO PAYS FOR THE CONTINUED CARE?
IS THAT COST PASSED TO THE LIVING CHILDREN? THIS IS IN MARYLAND.

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K. Gabriel Heiser, Jun 28, 2011

K. Gabriel Heiser is an attorney with over 25 years experience in elder law and estate planning. Heiser is the author of "How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets," an annually updated practical guide for the layperson. Visit www.MedicaidSecrets.com for more info.

 

The federal government has posted some very helpful information on a veteran's access to nursing home and other health care assistance here:
http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/

If the veteran does not qualify for VA benefits, then the state Medicaid program may cover them depending on their assets and income level. If they are "poor enough," then they should definitely qualify for Medicaid coverage for 100% of their nursing home expenses.

 
 

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Jun 28, 2011

I am not a lawyer, but if the veteran is in a nursing home and all assets are exhausted, Medi-cal (California)or whatever low income medical care your state has will take over. Also, it depends on what percentage disability the veteran has. The veteran would be eligible for care at a VA facility - check with them if veteran not able to travel to a VA facility if they would reimburse outside medical care.

 
 

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