HISA FAQ

The following information was information gathered from the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs which can be accessed at: 

https://www.prosthetics.va.gov/psas/HISA2.asp

It is important that you know that this benefit provides medically necessary improvements and structural alterations to the primary residents of the Veteran/Servicemember. The HISA program is not to be used for any other location and is not to be used for nonmedical related improvements. The HISA program is to be used for the following purposes:

  • Allowing entrance to or exit from the primary residence
  • Use of essential lavatory and sanitary facilities (e.g. roll in showers)
  • Allowing accessibility to kitchen or bathroom sinks or counters (e.g. lowering counters/sinks)
  • Improving entrance paths or driveways in immediate area of the home to facilitate access to the home through construction of permanent ramping
  • Improving plumbing or electrical systems made necessary due to installation of home medical equipment

HISA will not pay for:

  • Walkways to exterior buildings
  • Spa, hot tub, or Jacuzzi
  • Exterior decking
  • New construction

This is a lifetime benefit