Alzheimer’s and VA Benefits-Watch for New Video « Paying For Alzheimer’s Care-A Blog About Helping Families Face Alzheimer’s Head On and Do So Without Going Broke

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Brian Willie

Watch for a new video of me discussing the three levels of benefits available to help pay for Alzheimer’s under the VA.

geraldine rogers, on December 30th, 2008 at 2:58 pm Said:

to quilify for va aid and attendance—–do you a trust rev. or irr.
Brian Willie, on December 31st, 2008 at 1:07 am Said:

You have to be very careful about using any trust for VA benefits. While use of a trust may qualify you immediately for VA benefits, it could very easily disqualify you from receiving Medicaid benefits down the line. You must coordinate the two benefits. Most people who receive VA benefits go on to need skilled nursing care within 2-3 years and will need Medicaid. An irrevocable trust may very well qualify you for VA, but unless you have at least 5 years to wait before applying for Medicaid, such a trust can disqualify you.

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