VA Tweaks Form for Veterans' Nursing Home Aid Claims
Published Date: 9/15/2026
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Summary
The VA is updating a form that helps figure out if veterans living in nursing homes qualify for extra financial help. This change means less paperwork for folks because fewer people are expected to apply. If you’re involved with nursing home care claims, get ready to share info by October 15, 2026, but no new costs are expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
VA collects nursing‑home info for benefits
VA Form 21-0779 collects nursing home information to determine eligibility for pension and Aid and Attendance benefits based on nursing home status. The form also asks about Medicaid status and nursing home care charges so VA can determine the proper rate of payment.
Paperwork burden on private sector providers
The PRA submission estimates an annual burden of 2,141 hours for this collection with an estimated 12,847 respondents per year and an average burden of 10 minutes per respondent for a one-time response. Affected public is listed as the private sector.
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