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VA recovery for nursing home question

Marie67
Marie67 Member Posts: 31
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Have any of you had spouse in VA nursing home, where you had financial assistance?  I know medicaid has a recovery for money used for spouses that have passed. And I'm wondering if VA has a recovery system, especially when financial assistance is used.

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  • Rick4407
    Rick4407 Member Posts: 282
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    I get VA care and have never heard of the VA seeking recovery for expenses.  Rick
  • harshedbuzz
    harshedbuzz Member Posts: 7,002
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    My state has a state-run veteran's home that does not accept Medicaid. It is not affiliated with the VA but many assume it is. They charge about 2/3 of what other facilities locally do and is very nice. They do not have a benevolent fund and do recover costs after the death of the resident or their surviving spouse.

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