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Veterans Independence Program

Veterans Independence Program helps eligible veterans of all ages remain in their homes and communities through self-directed services, using a flexible budget to meet their needs. Eligible veterans may hire workers, including family members or neighbors, to provide personal care services and help with activities of daily living.

Eligibility

  • Care recipient must have a qualifying disability
  • Relationship: other relative, non relative

Questions to ask the program

These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.

  • Does the person receiving care live in Vermont? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
  • Does your relationship to the person — other relative or non relative — count for this program?
  • What counts as a qualifying disability or level of care need, and what documentation shows it?
  • Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. — Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
  • What documents do you need from us to start an application?
  • Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?

What this record does not yet say

  • a direct application link
  • eligibility criteria

How to apply

  • Talk with a VA social worker to find out what specific help you may be able to receive.