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8.4. Maximum Annual Pension Rate for VA NSC Pension
Veterans Pension Rate Table – Effective 12/1/20
Date of cost-of-living increase: December 1, 2020
Increase factor: 1.3%
Standard Medicare deduction: Actual amount will be determined by SSA based
on individual income.
The net worth limit to qualify for a Veterans Pension as of December 1, 2020, is $130,773.
For Veterans with no dependents:
If you have no dependents and… |
Your MAPR amount is (in U.S. $) |
You don’t qualify for Housebound or Aid and Attendance benefits |
13,931 |
You qualify for Housebound benefits |
17,024 |
You qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits |
23,238 |
Note:
If you have medical expenses, you may deduct only the amount that’s above 5% of
your MAPR amount ($696 for a Veteran with no spouse or child).
For Veterans with at least 1 dependent spouse or child:
If you have 1 dependent and… |
Your MAPR amount is (in U.S. $) |
You don’t qualify for Housebound or Aid and Attendance benefits |
18,243 |
You qualify for Housebound benefits |
21,337 |
You qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits |
27,549 |
Note:
- If you have more than one dependent, add $2,382 to your MAPR amount for each additional dependent.
- If you have a child who works, you may exclude their wages up to $12,550.
- If you have medical expenses, you may deduct only the amount that’s above 5% of your MAPR amount ($912 for a Veteran with 1 dependent).
For 2 Veterans who are married to each other:
If you’re 2 Veterans who are married to each other and… |
Your MAPR amount is (in U.S. $) |
Neither of you qualifies for Housebound or Aid and Attendance benefits |
18,243 |
One of you qualifies for Housebound benefits |
21,337 |
Both of you qualify for Housebound benefits |
24,428 |
One of you qualifies for Aid and Attendance benefits |
27,549 |
One of you qualifies for Housebound benefits and one of you qualifies for Aid and Attendance benefits |
30,635 |
Both of you qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits |
36,861 |
Note:
- If you have more than one dependent, add $2,382 to your MAPR amount for each additional child.
- If you have a child who works, you may exclude their wages up to $12,550.
- If you have medical expenses, you may deduct only the amount that’s above 5% of your MAPR amount ($912 for a Veteran with 1 dependent).