LTC Insurance and VA Benefits: Funding Solutions that Help Pay for Home Care

It’s no surprise that many families residing in the NorthShore, Western Suburbs, and North Side of Chicago are concerned about how they will pay care costs for their senior loved ones. The usual resources like health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid will not cover the costs of in-home care for a senior with nonmedical needs. At Amada Senior Care NorthShore, we are advocates for families and senior veterans to help them find funding sources for care. We have expert knowledge and experience in Long-Term Care insurance policies, Veterans Administration benefits and several additional funding options that can help pay for 1) in-home care, 2) assisted living costs, 3) skilled nursing, and 4) memory care communities.

 

Amada can help you understand and utilize your Long-Term Care insurance policy. 

As LTCi experts, we gladly help policyholders understand and verify their LTCI benefits. Our senior care advisors will guide you through the process of reviewing and filing a claim so that you can start receiving your benefits as soon as possible. Please call us today to take advantage of our free LTCI assessment. We can coordinate a conference call with you and your carrier to do the following: 

• Identify and analyze the requirements of your policy, including elimination periods, daily maximum, lifetime benefits, and coverage.
• Assist policyholders in completing the necessary forms to file a claim.
• Bill the LTC carrier directly, at policyholder’s request.
• Aid in the responsibilities of payroll taxes, benefits, scheduling, bonding, workers’ compensation and general and professional liability insurance.

 

Amada offers you a FREE LTCi benefits analysis 

We have established relationships with multiple LTC insurance carriers and third-party administrators to make the claims process easier. Let us be your advocate. We want to help you receive your benefits and the compassionate care you deserve. Contact us today to speak with one of our senior care advisors for a FREE benefits analysis.

 

Senior Veterans Benefits Programs for NorthShore, IL

At Amada Senior Care NorthShore, IL we recognize the profound sacrifices made by American veterans. Our professional care team is dedicated to ensuring that service members receive the respectful support and comprehensive care they deserve in their later years.

Whether you are a veteran or an advocate for one, we are committed to providing the necessary resources and guidance to help you navigate your options. If you are not yet enrolled in the VA Healthcare System, please reach out to us. Our advisors are ready to assist with the enrollment process, allowing you to begin enjoying your benefits as soon as possible.

 

Top 3 Senior Veterans Benefits

BENEFIT #1: Aid and Attendance

This benefit provides additional funds to qualified veterans or their surviving spouses, enhancing their monthly pension from the VA (Veterans Administration) to help cover in-home care costs.

Eligible veterans must:

• Have 90+ days of active duty, including at least one day during wartime (two years for Persian Gulf service).
• Require assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, walking, meal preparation, and eating.
• Have a significant portion of income allocated towards care expenses.

BENEFIT #2: Homemaker/Home Health Aide (HHA)

This program supports local veterans who wish to remain independent in their own homes, providing them with a trained home health aide or homemaker. These in-home professionals assist with daily living activities and offer companionship. Veterans services are contracted through non-VA providers, typically home care agencies.

Qualification criteria include:

• Enrollment in a VA medical benefits package.
• Confirmed eligibility for community-based care services.
• A doctor’s prescription for home care services.

BENEFIT #3: Respite Care

Respite Care offers temporary relief for family caregivers, allowing them time for personal errands, their dependents, or their mental health. Services may include home visits by a home health aide, adult day care, short-term stays in community living centers or VA nursing homes, or in-patient care at VA medical centers. Priority is typically given to older veterans (75 and older), disabled veterans, or those with greater financial or health needs.

To qualify, veterans must:

• Be enrolled in a VA health care benefits package.
• Need assistance with daily living activities or have a chronic illness that requires professional care.

For more information on veterans benefits, check the Department of Veterans Affairs website at www.va.gov. When discussing Benefits #2 and #3 with your VA Primary Care Physician, explicitly state your preference for Amada Senior Care as your designated caregiving provider. Please ensure to provide our NPI number, 1033674551, to facilitate this request.

 

How Amada Senior Care of NorthShore, Illinois Can Help

Too often, veterans and their spouses or family members are unaware of their eligibility for financial assistance from the government through the VA. At Amada Senior Care NorthShore, we can help our veterans determine eligibility for VA Aid and Attendance benefits, as well as other forms of financial support.

 

“After interviewing the owner, Jenny, I didn’t feel the need to look any further. Amada totally met and exceeded my expectations! I appreciated every aspect of the service. It was a HUGE relief having Amada around to help with the care of my husband.”  – Nora W. 

 

Learn More Veteran Care Benefits

At Amada NorthShore, Illinois our care team is passionate about supporting seniors and their loved ones throughout their senior home care journey. To help make this possible, we work with the VA Community Care Network (CCN) as a community provider for the Veteran Homemaker/Home Health Aide and Respite programs. Learn more about Veteran Care benefits at no cost! Click here for a Free Veteran’s Care Needs Consultation.