Wartime veterans and their surviving spouses could be entitled to government benefits they aren’t receiving.
It’s for that reason Webb House is holding a seminar next week to help veterans determine if they could be getting extra money each month. The seminar is being presented by RidgeBrooke Retirement Planning financial advisor Alan Kirby.
Wartime veterans could qualify for up to $2,085 per month, while surviving spouses may receive up to $1,130 per month.
“A requirement is you must have served in the military during a time of war,” said Webb House administrator Rick Webb. “It’s not necessary that you were active in the war, just that you served during a time of war. It depends on your situation how much money you may get.”
The free seminar is estimated to take 30 to 45 minutes. Webb said after Kirby is done with his presentation, he will be available for questions and appointments can be set up for a later time.
“There are all types of benefits that are out there,” said Webb. “People might not know about them because they aren’t always advertised very well. You have to know where to go.”
Webb said any type of government program is going to take time for approval. He said Kirby has been successful in getting people benefits in as little as three months, which is fast when the federal government is involved.
Webb House is located at 3877 Manchester Highway near Warren County High School. The seminar will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24. Call 668-9322 to reserve seating.