Veterans Estate Management Program (VEMP)
WA Department of Veterans Affairs
VEMP offers protective payee services for veterans and family members who are incapable of managing their own financial affairs. WDVA takes custody of the individual's finances and ensures basic needs, housing, food, clothing, medical care, are paid using the client's limited income and resources. Acts as VA Fiduciary (federal) and/or SSA Representative Payee. Mission includes protecting client income and assets from undue creditor claims and ensuring all clients are advised of any federal/state benefits to which they may be entitled.
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Where to get this in Washington
One organization delivers this program.
State agency serving Washington veterans and their families. Operates four state veterans homes and administers WDVA programs (VEMP, VIP, War Trauma Counseling, county VSO locator).
Source www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-service-members-and-their-families/veterans-benefits/vet