Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 495 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.

2/5/2024, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 495

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.

Congressional Summary of S 495

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 495

Bill S 495 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2023. Bill S 495 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2023. Bill S 495's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of July 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 495

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 495

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careSocial security and elderly assistanceVeterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 495

Expanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care ActExpanding Veterans’ Options for Long Term Care ActA bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide assisted living services for eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

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