Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act

Expanding Veterans' Options for Long Term Care Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program to assess the effectiveness of providing assisted living services to eligible veterans, including by assessing the satisfaction of veterans participating in the pilot program. Eligible veterans are those who (1) are eligible for assisted living services as determined by the VA; and (2) are already receiving nursing home level care paid for by the VA, are eligible for such care from the VA, or exceed the requirements for domiciliary care paid for by the VA but do not meet the requirements for nursing home level care paid for by the VA.

The Inspector General of the VA must report to Congress on the pilot program, and the VA must submit a follow-up plan to address any deficiencies that are identified in the report.

Bill 118 hr 1815, also known as the Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act, aims to provide more choices and flexibility for veterans in need of long-term care services. The bill seeks to expand the availability of long-term care options for veterans by allowing them to access care in their own homes, in community-based settings, or in VA facilities.

The bill also aims to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other federal agencies that provide long-term care services. This includes streamlining the process for veterans to access care and ensuring that they receive the appropriate level of care based on their individual needs.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the quality of care provided to veterans by requiring the VA to establish quality standards for long-term care services and to regularly monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided. Overall, the Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act seeks to improve access to high-quality long-term care services for veterans and to ensure that they have the support they need to live independently and with dignity.