Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary

Senior Veterans · Alaska · Free

Support programs for veterans, their families, and surviving spouses. Worth contacting before nursing home placement — VA may cover a portion that Medicaid won't. The VA Caregiver Support Line is a starting point for any family caring for a veteran of any era. Survivors Pension is the VA benefit for low-income surviving spouses of wartime veterans — often confused with DIC (different program). Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call or browse.

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