WAG 09-03-01-e: Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance (AABD)

PM 09-03-01-e.

  1. (FCRC) Refer the applicant/client (or their representative) to the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) field office serving the person's address.
  2. (FCRC) Complete Part A of New Manual MaterialIL444-2881, VA Outreach Report Sheet.
  3. (FCRC) Send New Manual MaterialIL444-2881 through the Financial Recovery Coordinator (FRC) to the IDVA field office.
  4. (FRC) Controls New Manual MaterialIL444-2881 for response and ensures that the appropriate FCRC staff receive it back for any case action.
    1. 4a. Beginning 4 months from the date New Manual MaterialIL444-2881 was sent, follows-up with the IDVA field office every month (by phone or mail) until Part B of New Manual MaterialIL444-2881 is returned.
  5. (IDVA) Completes Part B of New Manual MaterialIL444-2881, verifying VA payment information.
  6. (IDVA) Sends New Manual MaterialIL444-2881 to the FCRC through the FRC.
  7. (FCRC) Review financial eligibility and take any necessary case action when New Manual MaterialIL444-2881 is returned.
    1. 7a. If a payee for VA benefits other than the client or a facility is designated, ask the payee to promptly report any monthly VA benefit increase or retroactive lump sum payment.