Rent and VA Pension Can I deduct my independent living apartment rent as a medical expense on my application for VA pension? This is a common...
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Three Basic Principles to Know About Medicaid and VA Pension Benefits
If you are a business or organization serving aging or disabled Hoosiers, knowing a few basic principles about Medicaid and VA benefits can provide...
Medicaid and VA Myth Busters
Navigating through the eligibility requirements of Medicaid and VA can be frustrating. Let us relieve some of that frustration for you in this...
Where’s My Coronavirus Relief Payment? Well, It Depends.
The centerpiece of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law March 27, 2020, is its one-time...
Compensating Family Caregivers through Medicaid, VA Pension, and Personal Services Agreements
Being a family caregiver can be a strain financially. Many family caregivers are faced with the decision of working a full-time job on top of caring...
Planning for Medicaid and VA Pension Benefits
Planning for Medicaid and VA Pension Benefits Obtaining Medicaid or VA Pension Benefits to assist with the cost of long term care does not require...
It’s Now Harder for Veterans to Qualify for Long-Term Care Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for long-term care benefits. The rules...
Department of Veterans Affairs Will Finally Implement Transfer Penalty Regulations for Pension Applications
Please note that we originally reported that the effective date of the new regulations was October 31. After further review, we have...
VA Benefits Cost-of-Living Increase
Congress recently approved a 2% cost-of-living increase in the maximum annual pension rate for service pension and death pension benefits. Maximum...
Five Valuable Tips When Caring for a Parent at Home
More and more children are living with their parents when their parents begin to need supports for their care. This situation can occur either with...