The time to act is NOW. On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 the VA released new regulations applicable to the VA pension benefit, variously known as “improved pension,” “new pension,” “special monthly … [Read more...]
Big Changes for VA Benefits
New ways of counting assets. Penalties for transferring assets. If you are even remotely interested in VA benefits such as Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits under the VA Special Monthly … [Read more...]
Big VA Benefit Changes Coming
VA Pension benefit (Aid & Attendance) rules will likely borrow a few Medicaid concepts under legislation proposed by North Carolina Senator Richard Burr and Oregon Senator Ron Wyden. Thanks to the … [Read more...]
COLA Season! Social Security, Medicare, VA, SSI, Medicaid Adjusted
Social Security recently announced a cost of living adjustment (COLA), the first since 2009. The 3.6% adjustment is important to more than seniors looking forward to the monthly benefit check because … [Read more...]
Veterans Aid & Attendance: The Missing Puzzle Piece
All Dollar Amounts Are 2015 Amounts Based On December 1, 2014 Increases Updated February, 2015 Are you a veteran or the widow of a veteran? Do you need help covering long term care and medical … [Read more...]
