17 Dec VA – Grants & Benefits

Nowadays, so many people are reliant on Medicare while some others can’t even pay some of their health care costs. Some of the advantages that are provided with VA health care compared to Medicare are very significant and VA health care can help fund those health care costs that Medicare can not, as long as you are eligible. For payments that come with VA health care, they will typically be lower than Medicare and can save you money. You might be asking, “Well how do I even apply for VA benefits?”. To apply, you must submit your application through the Veterans Affairs. Once you’ve done so they will let you know exactly if and what you would be eligible for.

it is possible to receive both VA and Medicare benefits. Depending on your condition, you can receive both benefits but you can not have both paying for the same treatment simultaneously. Taking a look at what each benefit system offers you and can cover is the best way to go about this. Compare your options and if you are eligible, use both programs to help cover as many treatments and bills you can. There’s no reason not to use both VA health benefits and Medicare

There are two benefit programs that you may be eligible for that will significantly help you if you are a veteran with a severe condition. Two programs are the “Aid and Attendance” and “Homebound Benefits” and. The first program is a plan that pays to veterans who are in need of assistance to perform daily tasks and activities and are at the age of 65 or older. 

Grants

For those still serving or have retired from military service, the VA is a great place to obtain housing grants. The Veterans Affairs offers two types of housing grants for those military members that are either still active or have retired. These two programs have very similar names but are actually quite different. The two programs that the Veterans Affairs offers are the SHA & SAH programs. The SHA stands for “Special Housing Adaptation” and SAH stands for “ Specially Adapted Housing”

This listing of impairments also is the same for the SAH housing grant. The SAH grant requires that you will or currently do own a home too. This grant offers up to $90,364 for the year 2020. An important note about these grants is that they do not need to be used within the year you receive the grant. The grant can be spread out through a number of years if you choose to and feel it would be better to update and modify your home not all at once.

If you believe you could qualify for a grant such as one of these, apply right away and do not waste any time! Building and improving your home to meet your needs is very important, even if it’s just a new railing or a ramp to help go up a level. For more information or questions, please visit the Veterans Affairs website.