In "Skillled Nursing" home....... No health care benefits.............

[Drew43920]

A VA Nurse Practitioner just told me that because I was in a "Skilled Nursing" facility I was not eligible for VA health benefits. ( Prescriptions, DME, PT,etc)

We did not discuss Aid & Attendance.
I think that is in the Pension section of the VA, not in the Health Care section.

Drew

[jpez]

Drew,
Are you A Vet? Did you serve 90 days?
If you qualify for Non-service related disability Pension and are given an Aid& Attendance rating the you could qualify for some benefits.

[VSR]

VAMC benefits are different from A&A benefits.  If you are in skilled nursing care, you don't even need a rating to qualify for A&A benefits, you just need to qualify based on income, net worth, and service.  If you post some more details about your situation, I'm sure we could help.

[Drew43920]

I am a Vet. I am totally disabled. I have MD.
I have an application in for Non-Service Pension and A&A.
I am just surprised that since I am in a Skilled facility I have no Medical Benefits.
Drew

[KarenO]

Rest Home?  Are you in assisted living or nursing home?

[Drew43920]

I am in a "Skilled Nursing" facility.

[VSR]

I am in a "Skilled Nursing" facility.

If you are in a skilled nursing facility, turn a VA Form 21-526 (available at forms.gov) along with proof of military service (original or certified copy of DD214).  Also make sure you answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper signed by both you and an administrator at your facility:

1. what level of care do you receive?
2. are you covered by medicaid?
3. if you are covered by medicaid, when did the coverage begin?
4. how much do you pay per month?
5. when did you move in?
6. does insurance or medicare cover any of your cost? if so, how much?
7. do you plan to be in this facility indefinitely?

This should be everything you need!

Make sure to fill out EVERY blank, even if you think it doesn't apply to you, write "N/A" or "0" 

Post back with questions.  Thanks!