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Most veterans who served during war time and their current or unremarried surviving spouses may be eligible for the VA Aid & Attendance benefit. The 2014 tax free monthly maximum benefits are: • $1,130 for a surviving spouse of a Veteran. • $1,759 for a Veteran. • $2,085 for a Veteran and spouse. Our company is dedicated to obtaining VA benefits for our clients. We work closely and personally There are additional benefits for with the local VA office to quickly dependent children. obtain an approval for our clients. This is a tax free “pension” payWhenever you are working with a ment to help pay for needed care. government agency, you can count Contrary to many myths, there are on a maze of forms and procedures only a few simple qualifications: to gain eligibility. You should only • The veteran must have served work with a company that special during a time of declared war. izes in this area of planning. As long as a veteran is eligible, we • Must have been honorably have a 100% success rate in ob discharged. taining benefits. Don’t disqualify • There has to be a health issue yourself or a loved one. Call our with the veteran and/or spouse. office for a free consultation to see • Must have current or pending if you or your spouse qualify for the health care expenses. benefits you deserve. atte rs With the cost of a nursing facility regularly reaching $85,000 per year, very few Hoosiers can afford to pay for care out of pocket for very long. While less expensive, assisted living facilities and in-home care options are available to Hoosiers, however they still put a strain on a monthly budget. If you are concerned about the high costs associated with long term care now or in the future, Veterans benefits are available to help pay for in-home care, assisted living, and nursing home expenses. money m How To Pay For Your Care Additionally, • There are no income limits. • Excess assets can be protected! • There is no “look back” provision. By Wesley Young Senior Solutions Consulting, Inc 8310 Allison Pointe Blvd, Ste 105 317-863-0213 [email protected] www.SeniorSolutionsConsulting.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sign Up For Your Free Digital Version At IndyBoomer.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 17