The cost of assisted living, nursing home or home health care can be substantial. In fact, a 2017 survey conducted by Genworth Financial found that the national median monthly rate for a one-bedroom apartment in an assisted living facility runs $3,750, the national median monthly rate for a semi-private nursing home room is $7,148, and the national median monthly rate for a licensed home health aide is $4,099. Aid and Attendance Benefits could help defray these types of costs for qualified veterans and their surviving spouses.
The 2018 Maximum Benefits
Maximum Monthly Benefit for Surviving Spouse: $1,228*
Maximum Monthly Benefit for Single Veteran: $1,911*
Maximum Monthly Benefit for Married Veteran: $2,266*
Maximum Monthly Benefit for Married Veteran Couple: $2,903*
*Note: these maximum benefit amounts may fluctuate and the actual benefit that is approved may be less.