Appendix B: Veterans Affairs (VA) Pension and Aid & Attendance Rates

These rates became effective on January 1, 2014

A Gross (identifiable) Monthly VA Pension		B Aid & Attendance Portion
Veterans Benefits
$1,758		$704
Widows Benefits
$1,130		$423

These rates became effective on December 1, 2012, with the first check or direct deposit paid on January 1, 2013

A Gross (identifiable) Monthly VA Pension		B Aid & Attendance Portion
Veterans Benefits
$1,732		$694
Widows Benefits
$1,113		$417

If the monthly VA payment (check or direct deposit) is exactly as shown in Column A, then the Aid and Attendance portion is shown in column B.

If any other rate is shown, send a benefit verification request to the VA Regional Office. See the Medical Assistance Eligibility Handbook, Chapter 378, Verification.

Updated February 7, 2014 Replacing July 29, 2013,