Delivering A Higher Standard® of Elderly Home Care to Veterans
In-home care benefits are available for eligible United States Veterans, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If you or a loved one served in the Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Space Force — and were honorably separated — you or they may qualify to receive financial assistance for senior in-home care services. These Veterans Affairs benefits extend to current and former members of the National Guard or Reserve who meet certain active-duty requirements.
Take the first step toward accessing your earned benefits—call 602.666.7187 for assistance navigating VA home care options.
There are a variety of programs through Veterans Affairs (Community Care Network, VA Aid and Attendance, Housebound Allowance and VA Health Care) that may cover some or all of the costs for in-home care services (meal preparation, grooming, toileting, errands, etc.) for eligible Veterans and surviving military spouses. These services are called Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). VA Health Care may also cover the costs of respite care, which is short-term, in-home senior care that allows the primary family caregiver to rest and recharge from their ongoing responsibilities.
Eligible Veterans may also have coverage for more advanced needs through their VA Health Care, such as at-home infusions, wound care, physical therapy, and disease management for conditions like diabetes, among other medical support. These services are typically categorized as Skilled Home Health Care or Skilled Nursing.
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Who is Eligible for the Home Care Service Program?
We recognize that the vast amount of information related to Veteran Affairs benefits can be overwhelming, so BrightStar Care of Phoenix/Tempe is here to help you navigate these resources. We are providing you with:
- A brief overview of some resources and programs you may qualify for
- Links to program sites where you can find more details
- An easy way to contact us so we can help you navigate the VA resources you are eligible for
Eliminate confusion about VA benefits—call us at 602.666.7187 for personalized guidance from our veteran-focused team.
It is important to note that those with VA Health Care "have the right to be involved in choosing their providers." This includes providers like BrightStar Care Phoenix / Tempe that offer in-home HHA care or Skilled Nursing care. In addition, you should not be charged by an individual or organization to fill out application forms for VA assistance.
Community Care Network (CCN)
The Community Care Network (CCN) was created in response to Veterans not receiving health care in a timely fashion. CCN providers such as BrightStar Care have been credentialed with the VA to work in coordination with the eligible Veteran's primary care provider to deliver Veterans home care services.
Each VA office has its own policies, but you typically must need assistance with at least three (3) ADLs in order to qualify for Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care (H/HHA), which is sometimes referred to as a Home Health Aide Care (HHA).
Home Health Aides (HHA) – also called caregivers – are not nurses, but they are supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN) who assesses the ongoing needs of the Veteran being cared for.
BrightStar Care is contracted with TriWest Healthcare Alliance® and Optum Serve® (the VA's third-party administrators –TPAs) to facilitate healthcare services to Veterans in their home.
Secure the quality care you have earned—contact our in-home senior care experts at 602.666.7187.
BrightStar Care is contracted with TriWest Healthcare Alliance® and Optum Serve® (the VA's third party administrators –TPAs) to facilitate healthcare services to Veterans in their home. Learn more about how we can care for your loved one and contact our office at 480.897.1166.
VA Aid and Attendance
While CCN benefits are paid directly to the provider, financial support from VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance provides monthly payments added to the amount of the VA pension for qualified Veterans and survivors.
You could be eligible for VA Aid and Attendance if you receive a VA pension AND you meet at least one of these requirements:
- You need another person to help you perform daily activities such as bathing, feeding, and dressing. These are sometimes called Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- You must stay in bed – or spend a substantial portion of the day in bed – due to illness.
- You are a patient in a nursing home due to the loss of mental or physical abilities related to a disability.
- Your eyesight is limited (even with glasses or contact lenses you have only 5/200 or less in both eyes; or concentric contraction of the visual field to 5 degrees or less).
You could be eligible for Housebound Benefits if you receive a VA pension, and you spend most of your time in your home because of a permanent disability (a disability that does not go away).
Some Veterans may be eligible to receive one or both benefits, so it is important to verify that for which you specifically qualify.
Transform your quality of life with dedicated support—our 24-hour home care specialists are standing by at 602.666.7187.
VA Health Coverage for Skilled Services
While CCN and VA Aid and Attendance provide financial support for ADLs for eligible Veterans and survivors, VA Health may pay for some in-home skilled care not covered by Medicare.
Nurses can provide a wide range of skilled services to support Veterans with their medical requirements at home, including wound care, medical equipment set-up and operation, ostomy and catheter maintenance, infusions, blood draws and other required (and approved) treatments.
In addition, some Veterans who have VA Health may be eligible to receive physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech therapy (SLP) at home. These therapies are designed to help individuals regain physical function or their ability to perform their daily activities after an illness, injury, or surgery.
Where Do I Start?
The VA offers content to help you answer key questions about the process of determining eligibility for benefits, as well as how to apply. Although we have provided links and information that allow you to get started on your own, we are more than honored to walk alongside you throughout the process.
There are many nuances and details that are important to address so you can avoid or reduce delays for needed services – our experience in supporting other Veterans can be an invaluable resource.
Start your journey to comprehensive in-home support today—call 602.666.7187 for your free VA benefits consultation.
After you are signed up, simply contact your nearest VA location to schedule an appointment for an assessment by requesting Home Health Aide (HHA) services or Respite Care services. When making this call, you can request that your services be provided by BrightStar Care Phoenix / Tempe, which is credentialed to provide care to Veterans.
A VA case manager will contact you to let you know how many hours of care you qualify for and which agency they have authorized to provide the care. At any point, you can request BrightStar Care as your service provider or remind the case manager that it is the agency you prefer. The program coordinator is then required to work with your selected home care agency.
We know this can be an overwhelming time in your life. You may contact our office for assistance by calling 602.666.7187. We are here to help you navigate the VA resources available to you and your family.
Why Should Veterans Choose Home Care from BrightStar Care Phoenix / Tempe?
We consider it to be the highest honor to care for Veterans by supporting their independence and dignity. We come into your home to assist you – but we are the ones who are blessed by the stories you share and the love you have for our country.
Our home caregivers and nurses are committed to providing one-on-one care for services ranging from meal prep, mobility, and errands to wound care, infusions, ostomy maintenance, physical therapy, and disease management. As a licensed and accredited home health agency near me, BrightStar Care Phoenix / Tempe provides nurse-led care and Registered Nurse (RN) oversight for each Veteran we serve.
Our wide-ranging expertise in elderly home care supports those with serious conditions including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease and other neurological conditions. We also provide our team with specialized training in dementia home care and Alzheimer's disease.
In addition to the care you will receive from our local team, BrightStar Care agencies across the country have extensive experience serving our esteemed Veterans:
- 1,132,728 hours of care provided collectively by our agencies in 2023
- 389 agencies credentialed with Optum and TriWest
- 5,200+ Veterans cared for in 2023
Contact Our Home Care Service
For more than 20 years, BrightStar Care has been committed to meeting a wide range of needs and we are especially proud of the compassionate, high-quality senior in-home care we have provided to our nation's heroes – Veterans and their families.
Honor your service with the care you deserve. Contact our specialized Veteran care team online or call 602.666.7187 to schedule a complimentary in-home consultation.
1 This is a general summary of eligibility information and does not constitute a guarantee of coverage or eligibility for VA programs. Please visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for complete information.(Opens in a new window)
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