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 s 495, also known as the Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide more options for long term care for veterans.

The bill proposes several key provisions to achieve this goal. Firstly, it aims to expand the availability of long term care services for veterans by allowing them to access care in their own homes or in community-based settings, rather than being limited to care in traditional nursing homes.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies that provide long term care services. This would help ensure that veterans receive the best possible care and support, tailored to their individual needs. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance the training and education of VA staff who work with veterans in need of long term care. This would help ensure that veterans receive high-quality, compassionate care from knowledgeable and skilled professionals. Overall, the Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act aims to improve the quality of life for veterans in need of long term care by expanding their options for care, improving coordination between agencies, and enhancing the training of VA staff.