CARE for All Veterans Act

1/11/2023, 1:30 PM

Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act or the CARE for All Veterans Act

Expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill (or aggravated such injury or illness) on active duty before September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001).

Establishes three monthly caregiver stipend starting dates for pre-September 11, 2001, members of the Armed Forces or veterans based upon the amount and degree of personal care services provided.

Includes among program eligibility criteria a veteran's need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision in completing two or more instrumental activities of daily living.

Congress
114

Number
HR - 2894

Introduced on
2015-06-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/25/2015

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act or the CARE for All Veterans Act

Expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill (or aggravated such injury or illness) on active duty before September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001).

Establishes three monthly caregiver stipend starting dates for pre-September 11, 2001, members of the Armed Forces or veterans based upon the amount and degree of personal care services provided.

Includes among program eligibility criteria a veteran's need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision in completing two or more instrumental activities of daily living.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/14/2015

Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act or the CARE for All Veterans Act

Expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the Armed F...


Latest Action7/2/2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.