Peace of mind Eligibility Requirements

 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has established qualification criteria for veterans and/or the surviving spouses to apply for veterans benefits for home health care. Our home health aides can help with home care services. We provide services in Lancaster, York, Dauphin and serving other areas in Central Pennsylvania.  

• Veteran or Surviving Spouse of a veteran who served 90 days or more on active duty, with at least one day of service during a period of war.
• Applicant must have a medical condition not related to military service requiring assistance with activities of daily living.
• Veteran must have an honorable discharge.
• Meet income-to-medical expense ratio.
• Must meet asset requirements.

War Periods For Eligibility 

• World War II — December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946, inclusive. If the veteran was in service on December 31, 1946, continuous service before July 26, 1947, is considered World War II service
• Korean Conflict — June 27, 1950, through January 31, 1955
• Vietnam era — The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. The period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in all other cases
• Persian Gulf War — August 2, 1990, through date to be prescribed by presidential proclamation or law