How to apply for Veteran Directed Care (VDC) — Monroe County
AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services (Area Agency on Aging 1-B, Southfield), a VDC contractor for the Detroit and Ann Arbor VA Medical Centers. AgeWays serves Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties.
Who it's for
In-home services for veterans using a self-directed model: the veteran has a say in who provides the care and how it is delivered. Standard supports can include a care assessment, ongoing case management, help with personal care and homemaking, a personal emergency response system, transportation, and fiscal-intermediary services that handle paying the workers. AgeWays receives referrals from the Detroit and Ann Arbor VA Medical Centers; veterans interested in VDC should ask their VA care team for a referral. AgeWays: (800) 852-7795.
The VA care team decides whether a veteran qualifies for Veteran Directed Care and sends the referral to AgeWays — AgeWays cannot enroll you directly. You must be enrolled in VA health care through the Detroit or Ann Arbor VA Medical Center.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of veteran status
- VA medical center referral (consult) to Veteran-Directed Care
- Proof of Monroe County residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-852-7795
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Veteran Directed Care (VDC) — Monroe County. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of veteran status, vA medical center referral (consult) to Veteran-Directed Care, proof of Monroe County residency — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual budget approval (VA-approved spending plan)
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.