VetAssist® Program

Helping Veterans and Surviving Spouses Receive In-Home Care With No Out-of-Pocket Costs

Caring Hearts Homecare of Southeast Missouri is proud to work with the VetAssist® Program, a nationally recognized service that helps eligible wartime Veterans and surviving spouses receive in-home care immediately, even while the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reviews their benefit application.

If you or your loved one qualifies, care can begin now, not months from now.

What Is the VetAssist® Program?

The VetAssist® Program helps eligible Veterans and surviving spouses apply for the VA’s Aid and Attendance benefit, which can help pay for in-home care services.

Since 2003, VetAssist® has provided expert guidance through the VA application process while coordinating quality home care through trusted providers like Caring Hearts Homecare.

Care Starts Now — No Waiting

VA benefit approval can take up to six months.
Through the VetAssist® Program, qualified individuals may receive:

• Immediate access to in-home care
• An interest-free advance to cover care costs while the VA reviews the claim
• Repayment made once VA benefits are approved

This means your loved one can receive the help they need when they need it most.

Program Benefits

• Over 22 years of experience guiding VA benefit applications
• Assistance in obtaining required military and supporting records
• Dedicated client services support before and after benefit approval
• Monitoring of care expenses to ensure VA compliance
• Coordination of quality, in-home care services
• Continuity of care to help individuals remain safely at home
• Optional technology support to enhance safety and independence

Eligibility Overview

Eligibility is determined by VA guidelines and includes the following general requirements:

Military Service

• Minimum of 90 days active duty, with at least one day during wartime
• Honorable discharge
• Gulf War Veterans must have served 24 months or the full period called to duty

World War II:

December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946

Korean Conflict:

June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955

Vietnam War Era:

August 5, 1964 - May 7, 1975

Served in the Republic of Vietnam: November 1, 1955 to May 7, 1975 OR Served outside the Republic of Vietnam: August 5, 1964 to 1975

Gulf War:

August 2, 1990 - until date to be determined

Gulf War veterans must have served active duty for 2 years, or the full period for which they were called for active duty.

Medical Need

• A non-service-connected condition requiring assistance with daily activities

Financial Guidelines

• Net worth (income and assets) at or below $159,000 (as of December 1, 2024)
• Primary residence and vehicle are not counted as assets
• Ongoing unreimbursed medical or long-term care expenses may reduce countable income

Surviving Spouses

• Additional marital requirements may apply

How Caring Hearts Homecare Helps

As a contracted care provider, Caring Hearts Homecare of Southeast Missouri delivers compassionate, professional in-home care services coordinated through the VetAssist® Program—helping Veterans and their families remain safe, supported, and independent at home.

Learn More or Get Started

National Referral Number: 888-314-6075

Email: info@veteranshomecare.com

Website: veteranshomecare.com