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My husband is 68 & needs oxygen. I've been disabled since 2009. Our daughter wants us to move in with her family and claim us as dependents for Army housing, etc. and taxes.
First, if ur on Social Security disability before u turn 65 your amount is higher than if just SS. It was for my Dad and his widow, my Mom, receives more because he was disabled. I am pretty sure once you start SS and become disabled later you can't get more. Call your local office, they should be able to help.
Please Note: This is not a professional opinion but one derived from personal experience with a retired Lifer in the Army. Please consult all suggested individuals to see what benefits are available that cover the veteran himself and may extend to cover the SPOUSE. Depending on the amount of time served and if any payments were made toward veterans benefits, you may be in better shape than you know.
Before you do anything verify what actual benefits he may have through the military. Depending on his time serving his benefits may cover more than you think. Go directly to a local Veterans Hospital representative of the branch he served with and get their input and excellent advice/assistance at getting a complete picture of the benefits that he is due. You may not be aware of things he has coming to him... And this list of unknown benefits may also extend to cover the spouse herself. I had to do this when my husband was under VAMC care and passed away in 2010. Their help is indispensable. Be sure to go ahead and finalize ALL steps necessary to proceed with his death. It may sound cruel and premature, but it will save you much pain later.
In dealing with the Veteran's Administration, the Representative and the military in general, make sure that the spouse and a RESPONSIBLE other relative are given permission by written release to attend medical appointments with him and have all access to his records. I cannot stress the importance of another RESPONSIBLE individual being involved in the case there comes times when the spouse is unable to function as the Veteran's support person. Be sure when you try to make this decision that this is not the time for family nit-picking or partiality---pick the most RESPONSIBLE individual, no matter what their status is... There may come a time where he is unable to remember or even understand what the medical professionals are telling him or doing to him.... This is especially important if there are known hearing issues involved--I can guarantee that 80% of the patients will have some hearing impairment if they were exposed to battle, and the majority of the medical professionals will not make sure their voice is understood.
You military Representative will also be able to steer you to other avenues to discuss other places to seek help.
Do not make any immediate decisions on what some other individual thinks is your best move until you have pursued all exterior support and benefits.
I should clarify. Our daughter thought it may be easier to get us listed as her dependents for housing and other purposes through the Army if we were both "officially" disabled. Hubby is covered by VA/Medicare and all is paid for.
At 68, I would think he is already at retirement age and would therefore not be able to file for disability benefits. Has he applied for Social Security? He would not get more on disability than Social Security. Have you looked into Medicaid where you live - this can help low income seniors pay for medical services and supplies beyond what Medicare pays. Please be aware that if you move in with your daughter and she claims you as dependents that it will affect benefits like Medicaid, Meals on Wheels, etc. available to you and your husband. It will change the calculations of what your household income and assets and program eligibility are if you are someone else's dependent.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Before you do anything verify what actual benefits he may have through the military. Depending on his time serving his benefits may cover more than you think. Go directly to a local Veterans Hospital representative of the branch he served with and get their input and excellent advice/assistance at getting a complete picture of the benefits that he is due. You may not be aware of things he has coming to him... And this list of unknown benefits may also extend to cover the spouse herself. I had to do this when my husband was under VAMC care and passed away in 2010. Their help is indispensable. Be sure to go ahead and finalize ALL steps necessary to proceed with his death. It may sound cruel and premature, but it will save you much pain later.
In dealing with the Veteran's Administration, the Representative and the military in general, make sure that the spouse and a RESPONSIBLE other relative are given permission by written release to attend medical appointments with him and have all access to his records. I cannot stress the importance of another RESPONSIBLE individual being involved in the case there comes times when the spouse is unable to function as the Veteran's support person. Be sure when you try to make this decision that this is not the time for family nit-picking or partiality---pick the most RESPONSIBLE individual, no matter what their status is... There may come a time where he is unable to remember or even understand what the medical professionals are telling him or doing to him.... This is especially important if there are known hearing issues involved--I can guarantee that 80% of the patients will have some hearing impairment if they were exposed to battle, and the majority of the medical professionals will not make sure their voice is understood.
You military Representative will also be able to steer you to other avenues to discuss other places to seek help.
Do not make any immediate decisions on what some other individual thinks is your best move until you have pursued all exterior support and benefits.