VA In-Home Care
Eligibility
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VA-Enrolled Veterans
Veterans enrolled in VA health care or referred by Veterans Service Coordinators
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Honorable Separation
Members from the military, naval, or air service separated under conditions other than dishonorable
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Activated Reserves/Guard
Current and former members of the Reserves or National Guard, activated under federal orders (excluding training purposes) and who completed the full duration of their active duty call.
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ADL Assistance Needs
Veterans requiring assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as:
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Grooming
• Mouth care and oral hygiene
• Eating assistance
• Transferring
• Walking assistance
• Toileting assistance
• Incontinence care
Duty Requirements
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A service duration of 24 continuous months or the complete term of the active duty call.
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Those discharged for hardship or received an “early out.”
Service Authorization and Hours
Care is authorized by a care coordinator or social worker at a VA Medical Center and paid for by the Veteran’s Administration.
They determine:
the type of care provided (homemaker, home health aide (HHA), or respite care), based on the individual needs of the Veteran.
The number of hours authorized, on average, ranges from 6-16 hours per week.
Additional hours of private-pay care are available, if desired.
How to Apply for VA In-Home Care if You’re Already Enrolled in VA Health Care:
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1. Contact Care Coordinator
Contact your care coordinator, if you already have one.

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2. Schedule VA PCP Visit
If you don’t have a care coordinator, make an appointment with a VA primary care physician (PCP) and undergo an assessment to discuss your in-home care needs.

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3. Referral for Services
If a care need is identified, the PCP will send a referral to your VA caseworker for further evaluation.

If you’re not already enrolled in VA health care:
Complete a VA Form 10-10EZ application to enroll in VA health care.
To access this form, go to va.gov/forms and type 10-10EZ into the search bar.
That gives you a choice of two ways to complete the application:
Complete the 10-10EZ application online and submit it to the VA.
Download a 10-10EZ application PDF, complete it, and mail it to the VA.
Note: Choose the method you prefer. Only one application needed.
If sending a PDF version, follow the instructions of how to submit your application on page three and mail to the:
Health Eligibility Center, PO Box 5207, Janesville, WI 53547-5207.

