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dollarpam
Asked December 2017
I am a surviving spouse collecting aid and attendance benefits. Do these transfer to an independent facility?
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Dec 2017
Only if you can demonstrate that you are continuing to pay privately for personal care needs which are narrowly defined by the VA. The laws around retirement/independent living were addressed in the Fast Letter 12-23
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97yroldmom
Dec 2017
Yes. I went to a seminar once where a presentation was being given on how to use the benefit to help pay for NH.
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Dec 2017
I would think so, but check with the VA.
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