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Veteran Directed Care Program

Run by US Department of Veterans Affairs, a federal agency

Eligible veterans manage a monthly care budget to hire caregivers of their choice, including family members, at $8-21/hour based on VA guidelines.

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Who it's for

  • Veteran enrolled in VA health care
  • Assessed as needing nursing home level of care
  • Prefer to remain at home

US Department of Veterans Affairs decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at va.gov

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Veteran Directed Care Program is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. US Department of Veterans Affairs decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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