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VA benefits chart and VA information appendix 4
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Purpose statement
This section provides information on Veteran's benefits. VA Benefit chart, VA contact information and information regarding VA benefits.
Worker Responsibilities-VA referral project (HCS applicants)
For long-term care applicants with HCS, an automated referral process is sent directly to the HCA Veterans project team from ALTSA
The VA referral project benefits:
- Improved client service and access to VA benefit
- Increased available income for ALTSA clients
- Standardized and streamlined Veterans Benefit Referral process
- Centralized documentation of Veterans Benefit Referrals and results
VA project process:
- HCA VA Project team compiles new recipients through Bar Code and transmits to Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) weekly
- WDVA runs data through SHARE to determine clients potentially eligible for VA benefits
- WDVA requests referrals for potentially eligible clients from the HCA VA Project team
- HCA VA Project team sends Veterans Benefit Referrals for requested clients to WDVA
- WDVA considers additional information and calls client or representative to make full assessment regarding eligibility for VA benefits. Some are ruled out.
- If WDVA is unable to contact after 3 attempts in 3 weeks, returns 14-162a to Project Team as "unable to contact"
- Contracted agency or WDVA visits client or representative to complete VA paperwork
- Contracting agency or WDVA submits claim to VARO
- WDVA sends 14-162a to Project Team to notify that VA claim has been filed
- Project Team tracks claim application
- Contracting agency notifies WDVA if client or representative is not cooperating
- WDVA advises financial worker of noncooperation via DSHS 14-162a
- Financial worker sends the client a letter with requirement to pursue possible VA benefits
- Financial worker contacts HCA VA Project team for 2nd Veterans Benefit Referral after client or the client’s representative contacts and indicates intent to pursue benefits
- Financial worker notifies HCA VA Project team if client is unable to pursue benefits and has no one to assist them
- Financial worker receives VA claim determination results from either WDVA or PARIS
- HCS financial worker will, in cases of noncooperation, advise clients of the requirements to do everything necessary to obtain income to which they are entitled.
- Financial worker will notify HCA VA Project team if client is unable to pursue benefits and has no one to assist them
- Veterans Affairs (VA) will adjudicate claims submitted in a customary timeframe
- Follow instructions for those needing Necessary Supplemental Accommodation (NSA) and chapter 3 of the long-term care manual detailing NSA procedures for those receiving HCS services.
Links to information on veterans benefits
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
HCS VA Improved Pension and UME calculator Under the VA income and TPL training section.
HCS Financial Training on VA improved Pension and how to use the VA calculator
Veterans administration contacts in Washington State
| Address | County | CSO# | HCS# |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 1 American Legion 4815 North Assembly, Bldg 6A Spokane, WA 99205-6197 |
Stevens | 33 | 78 |
| Pend Oreille | 26 | 78 | |
| Lincoln | 22 | 57 | |
| Spokane | 32, 58, 59, 60 | 57 | |
| Adams | 01 | 81 | |
| Whitman | 38 | 57 |
| Address | County | CSO# | HCS# |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 2 North Veterans of Foreign Wars |
Skagit | 29 | 63 |
| Island | 15 | 63 | |
| Snohomish | 52, 68, 65, 31 | 89, 90,91, 92 |
| Address | County | CSO# | HCS# |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 2 South Veterans of Foreign Wars |
King | 80, 40, 42, 74, 43, 55, 44, 46, 47, 45, 41 | 56 |
| Address | County | CSO# | HCS# |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 3 North Department of Veterans Affairs |
Kitsap | 18 | 88 |
|
American Legion |
Pierce | 49, 48, 67, 51 | 17, 66 |
| Address | County | CSO# | HCS# |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Region 3 South Department of Veterans Affairs |
Clallam Jefferson |
05, 64 16 |
93 93 |
|
Department of Veterans Affairs |
Grays Harbor Mason Lewis Thurston |
14, 61 23 21 34 |
94 96 95 96 |
|
American Legion |
Pacific Wahkiakum Cowlitz Skamania Clark |
25, 71 35 08 30 53, 06 |
97 97 97 98 98 |
All regions, counties and offices not listed:
Send Veterans Referral forms (DSHS 14-162(X) and 14-162A(X) to:
WDVA - Alternate Care
MS 41150
PO Box 41150
Olympia, WA 98504-1150
1-800-562-2308
Dates for wartime service
Mexican Border Period - May 9, 1916 through April 5, 1917 for veterans who served in Mexico, on its borders or in adjacent waters.
World War I - April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918; for veterans who served in Russia, April 6, 1917 through April 1, 1920; extended through July 1, 1921, for veterans who had at least one day of service between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918.
World War II - December 7, 1941 through December 31, 1946.
Korean Conflict - June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955.
Vietnam Era - August 5, 1964 (February 28, 1961, for veterans who served "in country" before August 5, 1964) through May 7, 1975.
Gulf War - August 2, 1990 through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation.
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs service offices with DSHS CSO / HCS numbers and counties for each office's service delivery area.
HCA VA Benefit Enhancement Project Contacts: