Veterans’ Home Care Services
Proudly serving residents of Louisiana with a mission to provide compassionate and quality in-home care services to you or your loved ones. Rest assured that your personal and health needs are in exceptional hands. BrightCare HomeCare provides non-medical in-home care services to individuals facing disabilities, injuries, illnesses, or difficulties with mobility. We are composed of highly trained, competent, and compassionate staff members who are dedicated and experts in delivering home care services from the comfort of our client’s homes.
BrightCare does a free in-home assessment which helps us develop an individual service plan based on the client’s specific individual needs.
We also have a care manager available 24/7 to make adjustments to the care plan as needed to maintain the best quality care possible!
BrightCare HomeCare services are available to those residing in the surrounding areas of Mandeville/Covington and the entire Northshore of Louisiana. Through a personalized care plan, BrightCare HomeCare provides the necessary services and care to cater to your unique personal and health needs. Our care coordinator will create your plan of care with you and regularly monitor your care for any changes or updates. With us, we ensure around-the-clock services and supervision to help achieve optimum health and wellness.
Be sure to request BrightCare HomeCare for all of your Veterans Home Care needs!
While millions of Veterans courageously served our nation, a staggering number now face the battle of aging without the necessary support. The Veterans Administration provides a beacon of hope with the Aid and Attendance benefit, a lifeline designed to assist those needing non-medical help with daily activities.
Yet, out of the potential 15 million eligible Veterans and spouses, only a meager 3% utilize this benefit. The culprit? A lack of awareness and misinformation about the program.
By understanding and spreading knowledge about this resource, we can contribute to honoring our Veterans’ service by ensuring their well-being in their golden years. BrightCare HomeCare helps veterans and their surviving spouses get the help they need.
VA Aid and Attendance Pension Benefits
The benefit is designed to assist Veterans and their spouses with non-medical home care, allowing them to maintain their dignity and independence while receiving help with the activities of daily living.
- Meal preparation: This not only includes cooking but also grocery shopping, meal planning, and dietary needs.
- Personal grooming: This covers bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, ensuring Veterans feel dignified, clean, and comfortable.
- Mobility assistance: Helping Veterans move around their home safely to prevent accidents.
- Housekeeping: This involves cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe and hygienic living environment.
These services offer a compassionate, caring approach to everyday living.
About Veterans’ Home Care
- Only 3% of eligible Veterans utilize the Aid and Attendance Benefit, highlighting a lack of awareness and misinformation as barriers to accessing Veterans’ Home Care Services.
- Aid and Attendance offers help with daily tasks in the home or assisted living, and although the application process may seem daunting, it is worth it to bring comfort and care to Veterans.
- Eligibility criteria for the Aid and Attendance Benefit include support for Veterans and surviving spouses, help with activities of daily living, consideration of financial constraints, and a requirement of 90 days of active duty with wartime service.
- The Aid and Attendance Benefit provides potential monthly assistance of up to $2,795, enhancing the quality of life and dignity for Veterans, but there is a need to raise awareness and encourage greater utilization of this benefit.
VA Aid and Attendance Pension Rates for 2025:
- Surviving Spouse $1,515 Monthly / $18,187 per year
- Single Veteran $2,358 Monthly / $28,300 per year
- Married Veteran $2,795 Monthly / $33,548 per year
- Two Vets Married $3,740 Monthly / $44,886 per year
Understanding Aid and Attendance
Aid and Attendance is like a hidden treasure in the world of veterans’ home care services, offering a helping hand to those in need, yet it’s a secret whisper only known by a mere 3% of potentially eligible Veterans.
This VA Aid and Attendance pension benefit is a lifeline for Veterans and their surviving spouses who require assistance with daily tasks in their home or assisted living environment. The application process might appear daunting, but it’s worth navigating for the considerable financial assistance it offers.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit, it’s important to understand the criteria set by the VA.
This veterans care aid is designed to support those who served our country and their surviving spouses, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance for their daily routines. Eligibility requires that the veteran or spouse needs help with activities of daily living, whether due to physical or cognitive impairment.
Furthermore, financial constraints are taken into account, as the program aims to help those struggling to afford home care services. It’s also essential that the veteran served at least 90 days of active duty, with at least one day during a wartime period. By understanding these criteria, more veterans and their spouses can qualify and benefit from this underused resource.
A Veteran must have served at least 90 days on active duty, at least one day during wartime, with an honorable or general discharge:
- May 9, 1916, through April 5, 1917 – Mexican Border Period (Veterans who served in Mexico, the borders of Mexico, or adjacent waters)
- April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918 – World War I
- December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946 – World War II
- June 27, 1950, through January 31, 1955 – Korean Conflict
- February 28, 1961, through May 7, 1975 – Vietnam Era (The above dates are for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam. If not, the valid dates are August 5, 1964 through May 7, 1975.)
- August 2, 1990, through currently undetermined – Gulf War
Providing Veterans’ Home Care Services in Mandeville, Covington, Madisonville, Hammond, Ponchatoula, Slidell, Lacombe, Abita Springs, Goodbee, St. Tammany Parish, and the surrounding areas.
Benefit Overview
Navigating through the golden years can be a challenging journey, especially when one’s independence is hindered by the need for daily assistance. Thankfully, the VA’s Aid and Attendance benefit offers a financial lifeline to our nation’s heroes and their partners, potentially providing up to $2,795 a month to help ease the burden.
This benefit overview gives a glimpse into the vital role in-home veteran care services play in the lives of veterans. The assistance offered not only enhances their quality of life but also provides a sense of dignity and respect they deserve. With only a small percentage of eligible veterans currently utilizing this benefit, it is essential to raise awareness and encourage greater use. The Aid and Attendance benefit can be a transformative tool, enabling veterans to live their golden years with the comfort and support they need.
Help and Assistance with the Application Process
BrightCare HomeCare has resources who can help with the application process. Applying for the Aid and Attendance benefits can be a complex process, but it’s certainly worth the effort for the substantial support it provides. The application process requires detailed information about the veteran’s service, health status, financial situation, and care needs. It’s important for us to help our loved ones navigate through this process, ensuring they have all the necessary documentation. The department will thoroughly review each application, so it’s crucial to provide all requested information accurately.
If this process seems overwhelming, remember, you don’t have to go through it alone. Reach out and contact us; we’re here to provide guidance and support during this process. After all, our veterans deserve the best care, and it’s our duty to serve them in return.
It is our mission to provide our clients with exceptional home care services and achieve the optimum wellness they deserve. Learn more about our dedication to our clients and their families.
About the Community Care Network
The Community Care Network through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a vital and comprehensive program that ensures our nation’s veterans receive high-quality healthcare services in their local communities. By partnering with a wide network of healthcare providers, including BrightCare HomeCare, the VA’s Community Care Network enhances access to medical, mental health, and specialty care for veterans, allowing them to receive timely and personalized treatment closer to their homes.
The Community Care Network is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care, ensuring that all participating providers meet rigorous quality and safety standards. By constantly refining and optimizing the program, the VA strives to improve healthcare outcomes for veterans and streamline the process of accessing care within their communities.
As part of this commitment, the VA provides a user-friendly portal for community providers to facilitate communication, coordinate care, and process claims efficiently.
The Community Care Network portal allows providers to interact seamlessly with the VA, ensuring a seamless care experience for veterans and promoting a cohesive continuum of care. BrightCare is a VA-credentialed home care provider under the Community Care Network (CCN). We are not part of the Department of Veterans Affairs or its system.
As a CCN provider, we work with Optum, and with Veterans who have VA-approved referrals to deliver in-home care such as Homemaker/Home Health Aide and respite. Authorization comes from the VA, and we’re paid directly through the CCN.
For eligible Veterans, Aid & Attendance is a VA pension benefit used to pay for home care services. Note that this benefit is paid directly to Veterans, not billed to the VA or administered through CCN.
With BrightCare HomeCare, you can trust that your loved ones will receive the highest quality care from a team that genuinely cares about their well-being.
Non-Medical Home Care Assistance
Should you or a loved one require assistance with daily tasks that aren’t medically related, the Aid and Attendance benefit can be an invaluable resource. It’s designed to provide non-medical assistance to Veterans and their spouses. BrightCare HomeCare provides in-home care, delivered by our professional caregivers. These caregivers aren’t just there to assist, they’re dedicated to nurturing a supportive environment in which Veterans can thrive.
The care services they provide help with daily activities, such as:
- dressing,
- bathing,
- meal preparation,
- housekeeping.
This assistance can significantly improve the quality of life for Veterans and their spouses, giving them the freedom to live in the comfort of their own homes. Remember, it’s not just about providing care, it’s about serving those who’ve served us.
With BrightCare HomeCare, you can trust that your loved ones will receive the highest quality care from a team that genuinely cares about their well-being.
Homemaker Home Health Aides work for an organization that has a contract with VA.
Homemaker or Home Health Aide services can be used as a part of an alternative to nursing home care, and to get Respite Care at home for Veterans and their family caregiver. The services of a Homemaker or Home Health Aide can help Veterans remain living in their own home and can serve Veterans of any age.
What services can I get?
Services are based on your assessed needs. Talk with a VA Case Manager to find out what specific help you may be able to receive.
For questions or to find out more information, call the Louisiana VA Nurse line at 833-983-0487
For example, an aide may be able to come to your house several times a week or just once in a while.
Examples of daily activities you may be able to receive help with include:
- Eating
- Getting dressed
- Personal grooming
- Bathing
- Using the bathroom
- Moving from one place to another
- Grocery Shopping
You can continue to receive an aide’s services for as long as you need extra help with your daily activities. Services are designed to enable Veterans to maintain their independence and quality of life at home.
Community Care Network Benefits
Through the Community Care Network, veterans can access a broad range of services, including:
- medical,
- behavioral health,
- surgical,
- dental services
- complementary and integrative health services (CIHS).
CIHS includes:
- biofeedback,
- hypnotherapy,
- massage therapy,
- Native American healing,
- relaxation techniques
- tai chi.
Other services include:
- dialysis,
- comprehensive rehabilitation,
- residential care,
- home-health care,
- hospice care,
- dental,
- immunizations
- long-term acute care.
- Durable medical equipment (DME)
- prescription medications (up to a 14-day supply)
Veterans must be authorized by VA to obtain services through CCN.
Veterans can complete the enrollment form, 10-10EZ, online at https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
To locate VA services in your area, please go to this link
https://www.va.gov/find-locations/, call the Louisiana VA Nurse line at 833-983-0487, go to va.gov, or call our Mandeville office at (985) 224-0404 for help or to learn more.
To request BrightCare HomeCare as your Veterans CCN care service provider, please provide your VA Case Manager with the BrightCare HomeCare, VA NPI #1316670987.
This program emphasizes a patient-centered approach, focusing on the unique needs and preferences of each veteran, and fostering a collaborative relationship between the veteran, their VA care team, and community providers.
What is Homemaker Home Health Aide Care?
A Homemaker and Home Health Aide is a trained person who can come to a Veteran’s home and help the Veteran take care of themselves and their daily activities.
The services of a Homemaker and Home Health Aide can help Veterans remain living in their own home and can serve Veterans of any age. Homemakers and Home Health Aides are not nurses, but they are supervised by a registered nurse who will help assess the Veteran’s daily living needs.
This program is for Veterans who need personal care services and help with activities of daily living. This program is also for Veterans who are isolated, or their caregiver is experiencing burden.
Homemaker and Home Health Aide services can be used in combination with other Home and Community Based Services. Services may vary by location.
Frequently Asked Questions About Veteran's Home Care
Apart from Aid and Attendance, Veterans can access Home Health Care, Homemaker, and Home Health Aide services. They’re also eligible for Respite Care and Adult Day Health Care, ensuring they receive comprehensive home-based support.
Their needs are assessed through a comprehensive evaluation, taking into account their daily living activities and overall health condition.
Yes, Aid and Attendance benefits can be used alongside other VA benefits. It’s important to understand that these benefits are not mutually exclusive and can be combined to better serve the needs of the veteran.
While it varies, Veterans typically start receiving Aid and Attendance benefits 6-8 months after applying. It may seem long, but the peace of mind it brings to them and their families is truly invaluable.
While the Aid and Attendance benefit covers many home care services, it doesn’t cover the cost of room and board in residential facilities, or certain medical services like prescription drugs and treatments not deemed necessary.
The Community Care Network (CCN) is the VA’s contracted network of community-based providers, like BrightCare HomeCare, who are authorized to deliver care to Veterans outside of VA facilities. The CCN is managed by a third-party administrator, Optum. Louisianna falls under District 3 and the third-party administrator, Optum.
- Be enrolled in VA health care,
- Obtain a referral or authorization from their VA primary care provider or care team,
- Have their services coordinated through Optum.
- Homemaker/Home Health Aide (H/HHA) support, such as help with bathing, dressing, and mobility,
- Respite care to give family caregivers a break,
- Other supportive services based on VA’s evaluation and authorization.
No, we do not bill the VA directly. We are reimbursed through the Community Care Network’s third-party administrators (Optum) once services have been approved and authorized. Veterans do not pay out of pocket for CCN-covered services.
