Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act

Senate Bill 4169 - Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T02:54:50Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4169 Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:54 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4169

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 4169

Bill S 4169 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2022. Bill S 4169 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 10, 2022. Bill S 4169's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 10, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4169

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4169

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Government studies and investigations

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Social security and elderly assistance

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4169

Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.