FAQs
at Heritage House

Veterans
Benefits

Many Veterans do not realize that they may be eligible for benefits from the Veterans Administration.

The Aid and Attendance benefit is a non-service connected pension benefit for Veterans or spouses who need assistance with the activities of daily living, such as bathing, feeding, grooming and dressing.

An individual residing in assisted living is generally presumed to be in need of aid and attendance.

To qualify, the Veteran must be 65 years of age or older and must have had 90 days in service, one day of which must have been during a period of war.

Even if the Veteran never left the United States, he may still qualify as long as he meets these service requirements. In addition, the Veteran must have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The Veteran must qualify financially for Aid and Attendance benefits.

A surviving spouse may be entitled to a Veteran’s pension provided she was married to the Veteran at the time of the Veteran’s death.

Our community has partnered with a veteran care coordination company that assists Veterans and their spouses in enrolling into the Aid & Attendance program administered through the Veterans Administration.

Please make an appointment today to tour our community and get valuable information about the Aid & Attendance program for you or your loved one. CALL 727-230-9739 TODAY

Long Term Care
Medicaid

When considering assisted living for yourself or your loved one, cost can be one of the most important factors in the decision-making process.

As you look into finding the best fit for you or your loved one, you will need to know how you will pay for the community and if programs like Medicaid can help with the costs.

In the State of Florida, Medicaid can be used to help pay for some of the costs of the assisted living community if you or your loved one has limited income.

Medicaid is designed to help seniors pay for healthcare when they are unable to pay for it themselves.

MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY 

1. Residency & Citizenship: The applicant must be a resident of Florida and a US Citizen or have proper immigration status.

2. Age: The applicant must be age 65 or older and meet certain medical requirements consistent with the level of care requested.

3. Income Limitations: The applicant’s monthly income cannot exceed the Federally mandated income threshold.

4. Asset Limitations: The applicant’s assets must meet the Federally mandated asset limitation.

Please make an appointment today to tour our community and get valuable information about the Medicaid program for you or your loved one. CALL 727-230-9739 TODAY