Posted: 8/11/2026 11:19:17 PM EDT
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One of my best freinds and retired Marine, is dealing with a glioblastoma. He is a shadow of his former self. He needs constant care and been approved for the local veterans nursing home. My question is who covers the bill? He has Tricare and 100%disabled. Does the home take his pension as payment? That could leave his wife in dire financial straits but I have no clue as to their financial health. This sucks for my freind and family having to deal with his illness. Money matters make it worse I would think. |
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This is what AI answered to the question: Do veterans get free nursing home care? Not all veterans get free nursing home care. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) covers nursing home care fully only for veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 70% or higher, or those needing care for a service-connected condition. Other enrolled veterans may face daily copays up to $97 starting on day 22. Patriot Angels +1 Eligibility for Fully Covered Care Service-Connected Disability: Ratings of 70% or higher, or 60% with individual unemployability. Clinical Need: The nursing home requirement must be tied directly to a service- related medical issue. First 21 Days: The VA covers the first 21 days of short-term or long-term nursing care without a copay in any 12-month period for most enrolled veterans. A Place for Mom +1 Programs and Facilities Community Living Centers (CLCs): VA-owned and operated facilities where qualifying high-disability veterans receive care at no cost. Community Nursing Home Program: Private facilities contracted by the VA where financial means and priority tiers dictate copays. State Veterans Homes: Facilities run by individual states partially subsidized by the VA, though they typically charge a daily resident fee. Patriot Angels +3 Financial Assistance Alternatives VA Aid and Attendance: A tax-free monthly pension benefit for wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities. Patriot Angels Medicare and Medicaid: Short-term rehabilitation is covered by Medicare, while long-term custodial nursing care can sometimes be offset by Medicaid if financial thresholds are met. VA VA.gov Home | Veter... +1 If you would like to share the veteran's service-connected disability percentage and approximate monthly income, I can help you figure out what your expected copay or coverage level might be. |
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In Texas if he is greater than 70% service connected his stay should be free and many meds will be covered. I worked for the GLO for my last four years as a nurse. Let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to answer them. What area is he from? S |
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Call the home as soon as you can to check on and reserve a spot. They will email you all of the paperwork and a checklist of documents needed. You can discuss funding. It will take some research and possibly a visit to a lawyer to sort out Fed/State requirements, which can vary. I started this process in New Mexico for my Dad, but he passed before anything could get past the paperwork stage. Get started quickly. |
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Originally Posted By Seastate: In Texas if he is greater than 70% service connected his stay should be free and many meds will be covered. I worked for the GLO for my last four years as a nurse. Let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to answer them. What area is he from? S Thanks, he's from El Paso and lives there. He's 100% due to hip, double knee replacements, and enlarged heart from misdiagnosis while active duty. At least thats what I remember him saying. |
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