A grant for veterans to help them pay for in-home care. The veteran must be enrolled at a VA Medical Center. Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA pension and require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound, may be eligible for additional monetary payment. These benefits are paid in addition to monthly pension.

Since Aid & Attendance and Housebound allowances increase the pension amount, people who are not eligible for a basic pension due to excessive income may be eligible for pension at these increased rates. A veteran or surviving spouse may not receive Aid & Attendance benefits and Housebound benefits at the same time. Use this link for more information on the VA.

The Aid & Attendance benefit is considered to be the third tier of the VA’s improved pension. The other two tiers are known as “Basic” and “Housebound.” Each tier has its own level of benefits and qualifications. While the objective of this site is to disseminate information on the Aid & Attendance level of the pension, often referred to as Aid & Attendance, we encourage you to view the other two levels in the event you or your loved one does not qualify for Aid & Attendance. Use this link for more information on the basic and housebound tiers. Apply with your social worker at the VA’s outpatient clinic or at a VA Medical Centers in Illinois.

Provides comprehensive healthcare to veterans without health insurance, are under age 65, were honorably discharged from the military, are income eligible, and are not eligible for federal healthcare through the U.S. Veterans Administration. Eligible individuals pay a monthly premium of either $40 or $70 depending on their income. Veterans may apply for Veterans Care by either downloading an application from the website, or by going to their local Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Office. The Department of Healthcare and Family Services determines eligibility, notifies the Veteran and handles the premium payments. Individuals may learn more about this program on the Illinois Veterans Care website. Eligibility guidelines vary by county of residence.

Since Aid & Attendance and Housebound allowances increase the pension amount, people who are not eligible for a basic pension due to excessive income may be eligible for pension at these increased rates. A veteran or surviving spouse may not receive Aid & Attendance benefits and Housebound benefits at the same time. Use this link for more information on the VA.

The Aid & Attendance benefit is considered to be the third tier of the VA’s improved pension. The other two tiers are known as “Basic” and “Housebound.” Each tier has its own level of benefits and qualifications. While the objective of this site is to disseminate information on the Aid & Attendance level of the pension, often referred to as Aid & Attendance, we encourage you to view the other two levels in the event you or your loved one does not qualify for Aid & Attendance. Use this link for more information on the basic and housebound tiers. Apply with your social worker at the VA’s outpatient clinic or at a VA Medical Centers in Illinois.

Veterans Pension may be available for wartime veterans who are permanently and totally disabled from disabilities not related with service in the military if they have limited income. Veterans Pension may be also available for the spouse of a veteran. Wartime service bonus payments and POW and survivors compensation are available for certain Illinois residents.

If a veterans death is non-service connected, and he or she served in wartime, spouses may be eligible for pension benefits if he or she has limited income. While veterans often receive benefits based upon their status, older veterans are also very much a part of the general senior community. Everyone aged 60 and older may participate in one or more of the available senior programs, such as in-home services, transportation, elderly meals program, and more.

Since Aid & Attendance and Housebound allowances increase the pension amount, people who are not eligible for a basic pension due to excessive income may be eligible for pension at these increased rates. A veteran or surviving spouse may not receive Aid & Attendance benefits and Housebound benefits at the same time. Use this link for more information on the VA.

The Aid & Attendance benefit is considered to be the third tier of the VA’s improved pension. The other two tiers are known as “Basic” and “Housebound.” Each tier has its own level of benefits and qualifications. While the objective of this site is to disseminate information on the Aid & Attendance level of the pension, often referred to as Aid & Attendance, we encourage you to view the other two levels in the event you or your loved one does not qualify for Aid & Attendance. Use this link for more information on the basic and housebound tiers. Apply with your social worker at the VA’s outpatient clinic or at a VA Medical Centers in Illinois.