by Laurie Ohall | Jul 14, 2012 | Long Term Care Planning, Senior Lifestyles, VA (Veteran's Affairs)
Maybe. There is generally some confusion as to who is entitled to receive Improved Pension benefits, probably because of the way the benefits are named. Most people are familiar with the Aid and Attendance program, but it is only one level of the VA’s “Improved...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 30, 2012 | VA (Veteran's Affairs)
What is the saying – it’s the few bad apples that spoil it for the rest of us? Last month, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held hearings to expose what they call “pension poachers” which are financial advisors and attorneys who sell annuity products to help...
by Laurie Ohall | Nov 11, 2011 | Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, VA (Veteran's Affairs)
Did you know that if you or a family member served in the armed services during a time of war that there may be a benefit available to help pay for nursing home care (or assisted living or other medical expenses)? A little known pension benefit payable to veterans...
