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

 

These rates became effective on December 1, 2016 with the first check or direct deposit paid on January 1, 2017

 

A
Gross (identifiable) Monthly VA Pension

 

B
Aid & Attendance Portion

Veterans Benefits

$1,794

 

$719

Widows Benefits

$1,153

 

$432

 

These rates became effective on January 1, 2015 and remained in effect for 2016

 

A
Gross (identifiable) Monthly VA Pension

 

B
Aid & Attendance Portion

Veterans Benefits

$1,788

 

$716

Widows Benefits

$1,149

 

$430

 

These rates became effective on December 1, 2013, with the first check or direct deposit paid on January 1, 2014

A
Gross (identifiable) Monthly VA Pension

 

B
Aid & Attendance Portion

Veterans Benefits

$1,758

 

$704

Widows Benefits

$1,130

 

$423

 

Instructions

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  January 11, 2017,   Replacing May 2, 2016