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Veterans Affairs

This page contains resources related to veterans' benefits and issues.

AoA/ACL Resources
Additional Resources
Information to Share with Consumers

AoA/ACL Resources

Veteran Affairs Community Provider Toolkit
This toolkit includes useful resources for professionals working with veterans. This resource was created as part of a partnership on meeting the mental health needs of aging Veterans and the Administration for Community Living.

Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services
The Administration for Community Living (ACL), on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began a partnership with the Veteran’s Health Administration to serve Veterans of all ages at risk of nursing home placement through the Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services (VD-HCBS) Program. The VD-HCBS program provides Veterans the opportunity to self-direct their long-term supports and services and continue to live independently at home.

Additional Resources

NCEA Veterans Flyer
This flyer is designed to provide information on what to do if you suspect you or a veteran you know may be a victim of abuse.

Medicare Interactive
Medicare Interactive features important information about VA benefits, Medicare and having both types of coverage:

Medicare Interactive can help you find answers about Medicare benefits. It was created and is maintained by the Medicare Rights Center.

Veterans Health Administration Community Nursing Home Oversight Procedures
This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Handbook provides instructions for initial and annual reviews of nursing homes, and ongoing monitoring and follow-up services for veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Nursing Home (CNH) Program.

Information to Share with Consumers

NCEA Veterans Flyer

Medicare Interactive

Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services

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