Aid & Attendance vs TriWest Community Care
Understanding Your Options for Home Care Services
Monthly cash benefit for veterans and surviving spouses who need assistance with daily activities or are homebound.
VA-contracted healthcare services provided in your community when VA facilities aren't available or accessible.
| Feature | Aid & Attendance | TriWest Community Care |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Method | Monthly cash to veteran/spouse | Direct payment to providers |
| Homemaker Services | ✅ Covered - cooking, cleaning, shopping | ✅ Covered - light housekeeping, meals |
| Home Health Aides | ✅ Personal care assistance covered | ✅ Personal care, bathing, dressing |
| Respite Care | ✅ Relief for family caregivers | ✅ In-home respite services available |
| Survivor Benefits | ✅ Up to $1,515/month for spouses | ❌ No benefits for survivors |
| Eligibility Basis | Wartime service + care needs + income | VA enrollment + medical necessity |
| Flexibility | Use funds for any care needs | Specific authorized services only |
TriWest is a third-party administrator that coordinates care when VA facilities cannot provide timely access or specialized services. Veterans must be referred through their VA healthcare team.
TriWest does NOT provide survivor benefits. Coverage ends when the veteran passes away, unlike Aid & Attendance which continues for qualifying surviving spouses up to $1,515/month.
| Your Situation | Best Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Need help with cooking, cleaning, daily tasks | Both Programs | Both cover homemaker and personal care services |
| Family caregiver needs regular breaks | Both Programs | Both provide respite care options |
| Want monthly cash flexibility | Aid & Attendance | Cash benefit - choose your own caregivers |
| Prefer direct provider payment | TriWest | VA pays providers directly - no upfront costs |
| Spouse will need care after veteran passes | Aid & Attendance | Provides survivor benefits up to $1,515/month |
| Already enrolled in VA healthcare | TriWest | Easier access through existing VA system |
| Need both medical and personal care | Both Programs | Can complement each other perfectly |
Both programs cover the caregiving services you need: homemaker services, home health aides, and respite care. The main difference is how you pay - Aid & Attendance gives you cash flexibility, while TriWest pays providers directly.
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Last Updated: August 2025 | Agape Care LLC - Texas Veterans Care Specialists