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Last year’s exposé of substandard conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center had the unfortunate effect of tarnishing the reputation of the Department of Veterans Affairs health system even though Walter Reed is run by the Department of Defense, a separate government agency. In fact, during the last decade, the VA has earned a reputation for providing excellent care, especially for older veterans. Its services are largely free, except for small copayments from higher-income patients.

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From Solutions for Better Aging

Section 1924 of the Social Security Act; U.S. Code Reference 42 U.S.C. 1396r-5)

The expense of nursing home care -- which ranges from $2,000 to $3,000 a month or more -- can rapidly deplete the lifetime savings of elderly couples. In 1988, Congress enacted provisions to prevent what has come to be called spousal impoverishment, which can leave the spouse who is still living at home in the community with little or no income or resources. These provisions help ensure that this situation will not occur and that community spouses are able to live out their lives with independence and dignity.