Proposed Changes to the VA Pension Program

Stay current with all changes to the VA Pension Program.

Michigan Elder Law Attorney Chris Berry keeps you informed on all proposed changes to the VA Pension Program.

A number of changes were proposed to the VA pension program when S.3270 was introduced last year. Some of those proposed changes – a lookback period and a penalty period for transfers made prior to qualifying for the VA pension program.

The bill failed to pass, and on April 17th, a nearly identical bill was introduced, S.748.

A hearing before the United States Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs is set for May 15, 2013.

Read more: http://www.eldercounselblog.com/2013/05/round-2-what-changes-will-be-coming-to-the-va-pension-program/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Christopher J. Berry is a Michigan elder law attorney Dedicated to helping seniors, veterans and their families navigate the long-term care maze. To learn more visit http://www.michiganelderlawattorney.com/ or call 248.481.4000

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