For Veterans & Their Families
VA home care benefits in Michigan
Vinculum Care is an approved VA Community Care Network provider delivering VA-covered in-home care to veterans in Port Huron and across Michigan's Thumb Region. If the VA has authorized home care, we can provide it — and bill the VA directly.
VA programs that cover in-home care
Homemaker & Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program
VA-funded personal care at home — bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, and daily living support — for veterans who need help to stay safely at home.
Respite Care
Short-term relief for the family member or spouse caring for a veteran, so the primary caregiver can rest, work, or travel.
Veteran-Directed Care (VDC)
A flexible budget that lets the veteran and family direct their own in-home services and choose their care team.
Community Care Network (CCN)
When the VA authorizes care in the community, approved providers like Vinculum Care deliver it and bill the VA directly — no out-of-pocket cost to the veteran.
How to get VA-covered home care started
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Talk with your VA social worker
Ask your VA primary care team or social worker for a referral for in-home care (H/HHA, respite, or Veteran-Directed Care).
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Ask for Vinculum Care by name
We are an approved VA Community Care Network provider. You can request us specifically when the referral is authorized.
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We build the care plan
We meet with the veteran and family, confirm authorized hours, and match a trained caregiver — including Dementia 360™ trained caregivers when memory care is needed.
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Care begins — VA billed directly
Once authorized, we bill the VA for covered services. Your family focuses on care, not paperwork.
Why veterans choose Vinculum Care
- VA Community Care Network approved provider
- Michigan CHAMPS Medicaid approved
- Licensed, bonded, insured & background-checked caregivers
- CPR/BLS certified staff
- Dementia 360™ VR-trained caregivers for memory care
- Locally owned and operated in Port Huron
- Respite and 24/7 overnight coverage available
- Direct VA billing — no paperwork burden on families
VA home care questions families ask
Does the VA pay for in-home care in Michigan?
Yes. Through programs such as the Homemaker and Home Health Aide program, Respite Care, and Veteran-Directed Care, the VA covers non-medical in-home care for eligible veterans. Care is delivered by approved Community Care Network providers like Vinculum Care and billed to the VA directly.
Who qualifies for VA home care benefits?
Eligibility is generally based on VA enrollment, clinical need for assistance with activities of daily living, and authorization from your VA care team. Service-connected disability rating can affect copays. Your VA social worker determines eligibility and authorizes hours.
How many hours of VA home care can a veteran receive?
Authorized hours vary by clinical need and program. Some veterans receive a few hours per week for bathing and meals; others receive daily or extended coverage. The VA care team sets the authorized hours in the referral.
Can a spouse or family caregiver get respite through the VA?
Yes. VA Respite Care is designed to give family caregivers a break. A trained caregiver steps in for a set number of hours or days so the family caregiver can rest.
What areas of Michigan does Vinculum Care serve veterans in?
We serve veterans in Port Huron and across St. Clair, Sanilac, Huron, Lapeer, and Macomb Counties in Michigan's Thumb Region.
Are you a veteran — or caring for one?
We'll walk you through VA eligibility, what your referral covers, and how quickly care can start at home.