FAMILY CAREGIVER SUBSIDIES | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Provides financial assistance for family members who are serving as primary caregivers for veterans with a serious illness or disability. Eligible caregivers may receive respite care, assistance with medical care-related travel expenses, caregiver education and training, and other supportive services.
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211 UWGC
Physical Address
3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Notes: Application accessible online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Voice
Application process
Application required. Applications may be completed in person or online at https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/apply-for-caregiver-assistance-form-10-10cg
Fee
Vary by service. Contact for additional information.
Eligibility
Open to caregivers of veterans who need at least 6 months of continuous, in-person personal care services. Veterans being cared for must be enrolled in VA health care. They must also have been discharged from the U.S. military with a VA disability rating of 70% or higher. Caregivers must either be: -a spouse, child, parent, stepfamily member, or extended family member of the veteran, or -live full time with the Veteran, or be willing to live full time with the veteran if designated as a family caregiver
Agency info
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.