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Take Control Of Your Care

The Veteran Directed Care (VDC) Program is designed to give you more control, flexibility, and independence in planning the support you need at home. With a flexible budget, you can choose the caregivers who know you best—whether that’s a family member, a friend, or someone you trust—and customize your care to fit your daily life and personal needs.

At Ability Montana, we believe you deserve to live life on your own terms. Through the VDC Program, you decide what kind of care you need, who provides it, and how it supports your independence. Services may include help with personal care, household tasks, and other assistance that allows you to stay in your home and remain connected to your community.

Eligibility

To qualify for the Veteran Directed Care program, a person must:

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Be enrolled for services with the Veterans Health Administration

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Have a VA primary care team at your local VA Medical Center

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Meet the eligibility criteria for the Home and Community Based services as determined by the VA

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Receive a referral from the VA Medical Center to Ability Montana


An older man with a cane sits on a bench outdoors, attentively listening to a young female healthcare worker who is speaking and gesturing with her hands.

Personal care attendants can help with:

  • Bathing
  • Grooming
  • Bathroom assistance
  • Medication reminder
  • Meal preparation
  • Eating
  • Prescription pickup
  • Grocery shopping
  • Light housekeeping
  • Community integration

Listen to success stories from Veterans in our Veteran Directed Care program.

More Information


This program allows for Veterans' to have choice, control, flexibility, and freedom in planning services and supports needed at home. View these additional resources for more information:


HANDBOOK 


 POLICY & PROCEDURES MANUAL


Ready to get started?
Talk to your VA doctor or PACT team and ask for a referral to the Veteran Directed Care Program to get started.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Contact us to find out which programs will best meet your goals.

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