Will AandA benefit be effected by short stay in rehab hospital?

[ltd123]

My father has been getting the A&A benefit for 2 years.  He lives at home with caregivers.  Yesterday he was admitted to the hospital for general weakness, falls, edema.  So far the tests have shown that his body is just generally "wearing out" from being 93.  They want to send Dad to a local rehab hospital for 2 weeks to try to help improve his balance, leg strength, etc so he can make the best of what walking skills he has left.

My question 1.- does this mean I should notify VA of this "new address" for 2 weeks?

Second choice plan is send him to one of the 2 week or so rehab programs at a nursing home. ( on the ward of people who are going home... not staying there for long term.)

My question  2.  - relative to Dad's A&A benefit, what do I need to do if the rehab at a nursing home prog happens?

I sure will appreciate any information and help!
Laura

[vetadmin]

Laura,

Is he going in under Medicare?

If it is only for two weeks, then no, don't notify a change of address. 

[ltd123]

Yes, he is going in under medicare.
Is there anything I should do concerning the VA?
Thanks for your help.
Laura

[vetadmin]

Laura,

The easiest thing to be would to continue to pay for his care where he is, so that he still can show that expense since Medicare will pay for the rehab and he can't claim those payments.

[ltd123]

Great idea!  Thanks so much
Laura