Boise Senior AdvisorHow much can VA Aid and Attendance pay a Boise veteran?
Aid and Attendance raises the VA pension's maximum annual rate; for December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026 the maximum for a veteran with no dependents who needs Aid and Attendance is $29,093 a year, about $2,424 a month.
| Who | Maximum per year | About per month |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran with no dependents, Aid and Attendance | $29,093 | $2,424 |
| Veteran with one dependent, Aid and Attendance | $34,488 | $2,874 |
| Two veterans married to each other, both A&A | $46,143 | $3,845 |
| Surviving spouse, no dependents, Aid and Attendance | $18,697 | $1,558 |
| Veteran with no dependents, Housebound | $21,313 | $1,776 |
VA pension rates in effect December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026.
How does VA count assisted living or home care costs?
Aid and Attendance is not a separate check: VA pays the difference between the maximum rate and the claimant's countable income, and unreimbursed care costs such as assisted living or home care fees reduce countable income.
That is why a veteran whose income looks too high on paper may qualify once monthly care costs are counted. The 2026 net worth limit is $163,699. Wartime service and other conditions apply, so check with a VA-accredited representative.
What is the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise?
The Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Boise run by the Idaho Division of Veterans Services, and the Boise VA Medical Center on Fort Street is the region's VA hospital.
It appears in our nursing home roster with its CMS figures. Veterans and spouses interested in a bed should ask the home directly about eligibility and waiting lists.
Who helps Treasure Valley veterans file VA claims for free?
VA-accredited veterans service officers help without charge, including through the Idaho Division of Veterans Services and county veterans offices; never pay someone to file a pension claim.
Bring the DD-214, a list of monthly care costs with receipts, income statements and the doctor's statement of need for help with daily activities.
Can a surviving spouse get Aid and Attendance?
Yes: a surviving spouse of a wartime veteran who meets the rules can receive survivors pension with Aid and Attendance, up to $18,697 a year with no dependents in the current rate year.
Side by side
| Aid and Attendance is | Aid and Attendance is not | |
|---|---|---|
| Form | A higher pension rate | A separate monthly check |
| Care costs | Deducted from countable income | Ignored by VA |
| Help filing | Free from accredited representatives | Something you should pay for |
Drawn from IDAPA 16.03.22, Idaho Code 39-33, IDHW and Idaho Commission on Aging publications, CareScout, CMS and the VA; our editorial standards explain how we check them.
