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2. 2022 VA Survivors Pension Table
Survivors Pension Rate Tables - Effective 12/1/21
Date of cost-of-living increase: December 1, 2021
Increase factor: 5.9% COLA
The net worth limit to be eligible for Survivors Pension benefits is $138,489.
For qualified surviving spouses with at least 1 dependent:
If you have 1 dependent child and… |
Your MAPR amount is (in U.S. $): |
You don’t qualify for Housebound or Aid and Attendance benefits |
12,951 |
You qualify for Housebound benefits |
15,144 |
You qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits |
18,867 |
You qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits and you’re the surviving spouse of a Veteran who served in the Spanish-American War (SAW) |
19,438 |
Notes:
- The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)/Minimum Income Annuity (MIW) limitation is $9,896.
- If you have more than 1 child, add $2,523 to your MAPR amount for each additional child.
- If you have a child who works, you may exclude their wages up to $12,950.
- If you have medical expenses, you may deduct only the amount that’s above 5% of your MAPR amount ($647 for a surviving spouse with 1 dependent).
For qualified surviving spouses with no dependents:
If you have no dependents and… |
Your MAPR amount is (in U.S. $): |
You don’t qualify for Housebound or Aid and Attendance benefits |
9,896 |
You qualify for Housebound benefits |
12,094 |
You qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits |
15,816 |
You qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits and you’re the surviving spouse of a Veteran who served in the Spanish-American War (SAW) |
16,456 |
Notes:
- The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)/Minimum Income Annuity (MIW) limitation is $9,896.
- If you have medical expenses, you may deduct only the amount that’s above 5% of your MAPR amount ($494 for a surviving spouse with no dependent child).
For qualified surviving children:
If you’re… |
Your MAPR amount is (in U.S. $): |
A qualified surviving child |
2,523 |