Where can a D-Day veteran surviving spouse go for financial assistance to cover retirement home expenses?

CW3 Larry Broadwell — Thu, 11 May 2023 05:42:00 -0400

99 year old surviving spouse is running out of funds and need assistance to cover retirement home expenses. She has fallen numerous times and laid on floor fir 6 hours before being discovered. Who does she contact?

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made May 11 at 2023 11:59 AM

Maj Kim Patterson — Thu, 11 May 2023 11:59:12 -0400

Senior services in her city. It’s one place to start, I know you have to have a minimum in assists to qualify for some programs.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2023 12:31 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 May 2023 12:31:42 -0400

https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/benefits

benefits

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2023 12:32 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 May 2023 12:32:27 -0400

https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/benefits/housing-utilities

housing-utilities

Response by COL Randall C. made May 11 at 2023 2:08 PM

COL Randall C. — Thu, 11 May 2023 14:08:01 -0400

In addition to the advice given by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member and Maj Kim Patterson, she should check with her State's Veteran Affairs office to see if she's eligible for State or Federal programs for the surviving spouse of a veteran.

For example, if she isn't receiving it already, she's likely eligible for Aid and Attendance benefits because of her husband's wartime service. If he passed away for a service-connected illness or injury, she might be eligible for VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.

Again, contact her State's Veteran Affairs office as they would be the ones to have the comprehensive state/federal program knowledge.