Benefits & programs · For veterans
VA Aid & Attendance and Housebound
Run by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)What it is
Aid & Attendance and Housebound are added amounts on top of a VA pension for qualified Veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities or are largely confined to home. The VA also offers geriatric and long-term care services for older Veterans.
What it may help with
may help with the cost of daily personal care and in-home or facility care for eligible Veterans and survivors — check eligibility with the VA.
The official page
Only the program itself can tell you if your family qualifies — eligibility often depends on income, care needs, and your state.
Go to the official page ↗This is a plain-language summary of a public program, not advice and not a promise that you qualify. Programs change; confirm current details and eligibility on the official page above or with a benefits counselor.