Need Advice On Applying For Aid In Attendance For Parent

staciesmom · ‎04-13-2010

My mom is in a nursing home, and I need to file Aid In Attendance to help with the fees. Does anyone have experience with this? My attorney said this falls on the family, and he will not help.

MyGirlsMom · ‎03-09-2010

The Nursing Home should have a Social Worker who can help you with that or you can contact your State's Council on Aging.

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KathyPet · ‎03-09-2010

TAke a look at the VeteranAid.org website. IT explains the program and the criteria to receive help. ALso,has a link to start the application process.

RoughDraft · ‎03-09-2010

If I understand correctly, this is a benefit for veterans and family members. MGM is correct. The social services department at the nursing home should be able to help you get started.

http://www.veteranaid.org/apply.php

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Ditz II · ‎03-09-2010

Did this a year ago for my mom. Contact the Veterans' Administration for your area. It took about 6 months for approval, but the $$ is retroactive. There is NO fee to apply. The VA adviser walked us thru the whole process. Often times social workers and facility personnel don't know about this. Over 50% of elegible people are unaware/do not collect.

If you happen to be in Nassau County, NY I can post the specific info tomorrow.

Annabellethecat66 · ‎03-12-2010

@Ditz II I see where you've been a member since 2010 but you don't post. You are wonderful to post all of that information for her and to help her out. Please continue to post as it seems like you have a lot to offer. Thanks again for being so kind to someone else.

lilypadfrog · ‎03-25-2010

I believe that veterans aid in attendance is primarily for those veterans who remain in their homes. It can be pretty minimal for those in a nursing home. Medicaid is usually used for those people who need the care of a nursing home. This can pay for almost the entire amount. If you are looking for aid in attendance call or go to the VA. The socisl worker at the nursing home or your Area Agency on Aging can help you with medicaid application.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@staciesmom wrote:
My attorney said this falls on the family, and he will not help.

At least the atty should have pointed you in the right direction. I would have fired him on the spot. After all, the atty WORKS FOR YOU, not the other way around.

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staciesmom · ‎04-13-2010

Thanks for the great advice everyone! We haven't been happy with this attorney for quite a while, he has really done nothing for us. I will begin this process and post after all is resolved! Thank you all so much again!

KathyPet · ‎03-09-2010

I agree with the attorney's statement. THis is not a process that a attorney needs to be involved in. WHy does a attorney need to help fill out forms. THe process and the criteria for qualifying seem quite clear cut and unambiguous to me. IT is a benefit from the VA,for certain vets and their spouses. IF you are applying for VA benefits or Social Security or Medicare do you need a lawyer to do that for you? NO you do not. YOu gather the documentation requested and fill out the forms. NOw if the benefit is denied and you feel that the denial,is erroneous then maybe a lawyer is needed but not at this point.