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PENNSYLVANIA VETERANS BENEFIT
Who qualifies, the 2026 monthly amounts, and how A-Team files your claim at no cost. The answers are right here, no form required.
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Wartime veterans and surviving spouses can use VA Aid and Attendance toward in-home care. A-Team is an enrolled VetAssist provider and files the claim for free.
THE FOUR REQUIREMENTS
All four need to be met. A-Team helps you document each one.
At least 90 days of active duty with one or more days during a recognized wartime period, discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
You need help from another person with everyday activities such as bathing, dressing, or eating, or you are largely housebound.
You are 65 or older, or you are permanently and totally disabled regardless of age.
Your countable net worth is under $163,699 (2026 limit, va.gov). Unreimbursed care costs are deducted from your income in the calculation.
2026 MONTHLY AMOUNTS
Net worth limit to qualify: $163,699 (December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2026). Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Pension and Survivors Pension rates, effective December 1, 2025 (va.gov). A-Team is an enrolled VetAssist provider and files the VA application at no cost.
HOW IT WORKS
We handle the paperwork end to end so you can focus on care.
We review your service history, care needs, and finances on one short call to confirm you qualify.
We help collect the DD-214, medical statements, and care cost records the VA needs.
As an enrolled VetAssist provider, A-Team prepares and submits your VA Aid and Attendance claim for free.
Once approved, benefits are paid monthly and often include back pay to your application date.
QUICK REFERENCE
Everything a family caregiver, discharge planner, or referral partner needs to know about A-Team VA Aid and Attendance, at a glance.
| 24-Hour Shift Care | Rotating caregivers in 8- or 12-hour shifts, so someone is always awake and active in the home. |
| Overnight Care | One caregiver in the home overnight with scheduled sleep time and a designated sleeping area. |
| Sundowning | Late-day confusion and agitation common in dementia, managed with structured routines. |
| Shift vs. Live-In | Clients with frequent nighttime needs typically need shift coverage rather than overnight. |
| Overnight Monitoring | Awake supervision, fall prevention, and bathroom assistance at any hour. |
| Personal & Bed Care | Bathing, dressing, bed transfers, and repositioning, day and night. |
| Medication Supervision | Reminders and supervision for around-the-clock medication schedules. |
| Dementia Support | Sundowning routines and behavioral support overnight. |
| Advanced Dementia | Nighttime wandering and round-the-clock care needs. |
| Post-Hospital | High-acuity recovery after surgery, stroke, or serious illness. |
| Fall Risk | Clients who cannot safely be left alone, especially at night. |
| Complex / End-of-Life | Constant presence and comfort alongside the family. |
| PA Medicaid (CHC) | Covers personal-care hours that can reach near-24-hour coverage for the highest assessed need; A-Team is in-network with all three plans. |
| Veterans Benefits | VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses. |
| Long-Term Care Insurance | Many LTC policies reimburse 24-hour in-home care. |
| Private Pay | Flexible shift scheduling for families paying privately. |
The questions families ask most before they call.
A-Team provides home care across all 10 Pennsylvania counties: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill. Local intake, local care coordinators, local RN supervision.
2751 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 490-9994
2 Park Lane, Suite 106
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 490-9994
Medical disclaimer: The information on this page is general guidance about home care services. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with your physician, nurse, or licensed care coordinator. A-Team Home Care’s clinical decisions are made by RN-supervised care teams under physician orders where applicable. Always consult your healthcare provider for advice specific to you or your loved one’s medical situation. ACHC-accredited · PA Department of Health licensed · Medicare-certified.
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