HR 5701
Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act
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Bill overview
The Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act aims to improve support services for family caregivers of veterans. Specifically, it extends financial assistance, including stipends and medical care, to caregivers for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the VA’s caregiver program. The bill also introduces standardized evaluation criteria for caregiver eligibility and application processes to ensure consistency across VA facilities.
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Dan Bishop
David B. McKinley
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