Unlocking Veterans Pension Benefits for Long-Term Care Funding

Are you aware of Veterans Pension Benefits? In a nation that values the sacrifice and service of its veterans, it is crucial to explore avenues that provide support and care for those who have dedicated their lives to defending our freedoms. One such avenue is the often-overlooked Veterans Special Monthly Pension Benefit, a financial resource that can be instrumental in funding long-term care for our honored veterans. In this blog, we will delve into the details of these benefits, their eligibility criteria, and how they can be harnessed to ensure our veterans receive the care and support they deserve in [...]

2024-03-26T16:00:30-04:00March 28, 2024|

What Do VA Benefits Cover?

What do VA benefits cover? Understanding the extent of these benefits is essential for veterans and their families, as it allows them to make the most of available support. From healthcare, education, disability compensation, housing, and more we cover it in this blog. Healthcare Benefits Healthcare is typically the first area that comes to mind when examining what VA benefits cover. The VA offers comprehensive medical care, including preventive, outpatient, inpatient, and mental health services. Specialized care for women veterans, substance abuse treatment, and rehabilitation for those with disabilities are also available.  Educational Support Education is another significant aspect of [...]

2024-03-08T10:54:02-05:00October 19, 2023|

2022 Elder Law Numbers

As 2021 draws to a close, there are important 2022 elder law numbers that should be paid attention to by seniors and their loved ones. With these new changes in mind, now is the time to plan finances ahead of the year to come. 2022 Medicare Numbers The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the new Medicare premiums, deductibles, and co-payments for 2022: Basic Part B premium:........................................................$170.10/month (was $148.50 in 2021) Part B deductible:................................................................$233.00 ($203.00 in 2021) Part A deductible:................................................................$1,556.00 (was $1,484.00 in 2021) Co-payment for hospital stay days 61-90:..........................$389.00/day (was $37.00 in 2021) Co-payment for hospital stay [...]

2024-03-08T12:12:27-05:00December 10, 2021|

The VA Aid and Attendance Pension Helps Seniors Age in Place

The VA Aid and Attendance program is helping veterans across the nation receive home care and avoid the need for leaving their surroundings for a nursing facility. Below we discuss the details of this program and the eligibility for seniors who have served to receive these helpful benefits. Very few people, if any, plan to spend their last days in a nursing facility. People want to remain at home. There they are surrounded by personal comforts and have control over their daily lives. Sadly, certain conditions make it untenable for some to remain at home. While disease progressions may necessitate [...]

2024-03-08T12:12:40-05:00November 30, 2021|

Medicaid and Veterans’ Benefits: Important Documents to Save

Throughout my years of document gathering for Medicaid and Veterans' benefits applications, most of my clients exclaim at some point, “why didn’t anyone ever tell me I needed to keep this stuff?” With the never-ending pile of junk mail gathering, it can be tough to separate the “keep” and “trash” piles when considering what you may someday need down the road for Medicaid and Veterans' benefits. Below, I have listed the most common items that people wish they had held onto: Social Security card Medicare card Passport (current or expired) Photo ID (current or expired)  Birth certificate Marriage certificate Spouse’s [...]

2024-03-08T12:26:46-05:00June 9, 2021|

Veterans: Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

At Rothkoff Law Group, we honor our veterans in our hearts every day and acknowledge the true significance of holidays like Memorial Day. Like many Philadelphia natives, my dad’s parents retired to the Jersey shore. Although my grandfather passed away when I was just an infant, I had the opportunity to spend every summer with my grandmother in Sea Isle City. Memorial Day weekend always marked the unofficial start of the summer season. It is important to remember why we celebrate Memorial Day. Unlike Veteran’s Day that remembers all who have served our country, Memorial Day is to remember those [...]

2024-03-08T12:28:18-05:00May 27, 2021|
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