Subject | DVA funding for Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) Program Respite stays at Supported Residential Services (SRS) |
Issues Covered | DVA’s contribution under the VHC Program when an entitled person requests a respite stay at an SRS. |
Making a claim for attendant care services
Claims for attendant care services must be investigated with reference to whether the services are reasonably required by the client and to ensure that the need for the services are due to the client’s service related injury or disease. Claims must be supported by documentary evidence from the client’s treating doctor, other suitably qualified medical or allied health professional or rehabilitation service provider.
For clients who hold a DVA Health Card, the following services can be provided through the Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) Program:
The Veterans' Home Care Program (VHC) provides a small amount of assistance to support veterans to continue to live independently in the community.
Clients who hold a Veteran Gold Card or Veteran White Card for an accepted service-related injury or condition may be eligible for support through the Veterans' Home Care Program.
VHC Services include:
