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\"veteransbenefitsmi\"As a Michigan Elder Law Attorney<\/a>, I commonly hear from veterans and surviving spouses that they won’t ever need Medicaid because the VA will pay their nursing home care. \u00a0However, that’s really not the case. \u00a0Don’t make this mistake in your own estate planning if you are a Michigan Veteran<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The VA will only pay for or subsidize veterans who need nursing home care due to a service-connected disability or any vet with a combined service-connected disability rating of 70% or more and who need skilled nursing care. The VA only provides nursing home care for individuals in other categories IF beds and resources are available.<\/p>\n

Limitations of VA Nursing Homes in Michigan<\/h1>\n

One of the biggest limitations of VA Nursing homes, even if you qualify in Michigan is their location. \u00a0In Michigan there are two VA Nursing Homes in the whole state. \u00a0There is is one in Marquette and the other is in (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a Michigan Elder Law Attorney, I commonly hear from veterans and surviving spouses that they won’t ever need Medicaid because the VA will pay their nursing home care. \u00a0However, that’s really not the case. \u00a0Don’t make this mistake in…<\/span><\/p>\n