Reimburse Veterans for Domiciliary Care Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1612 Reimburse Veterans for Domiciliary 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.

1/29/2024, 8:00 PM

Summary of Bill S 1612

Bill 118 s 1612, also known as the Reimburse Veterans for Domiciliary Care Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide reimbursement to veterans who receive domiciliary care services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Domiciliary care is a type of long-term residential care provided to veterans who are unable to live independently due to medical or mental health conditions. This care includes assistance with daily activities, medication management, and access to medical and mental health services.

The Reimburse Veterans for Domiciliary Care Act aims to ensure that veterans who receive domiciliary care are not burdened with the cost of these services. The bill proposes that the VA reimburse veterans for the cost of domiciliary care, including room and board, medical services, and other necessary expenses. If passed, this legislation would provide much-needed financial relief to veterans who rely on domiciliary care to meet their healthcare needs. It would also help to ensure that veterans have access to the care and support they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Overall, the Reimburse Veterans for Domiciliary Care Act is an important piece of legislation that seeks to support and honor the service of our nation's veterans by providing them with the financial assistance they need to access essential healthcare services.

Congressional Summary of S 1612

Reimburse Veterans for Domiciliary Care Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prescribe a rule related to the waiver of certain requirements for the payment of per diem for domiciliary care in a state home. (A state home is a home established by a state for veterans who are disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and are incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans.)

Under the bill, the VA must prescribe a rule that authorizes the waiver of certain requirements for a veteran to be eligible for per diem payments for domiciliary care at a state home if the veteran has met at least four of the current requirements or the waiver would be in the best interest of the veteran.

In prescribing the rule, the VA must ensure its authority to provide payments to state homes is retroactive to January 5, 2021.

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Current Status of Bill S 1612

Bill S 1612 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill S 1612 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 16, 2023. Bill S 1612's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of July 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1612

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1612

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Low- and moderate-income housing

- State and local finance

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

- Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1612

Reimburse Veterans for Domiciliary Care Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish a rule to implement the requirement that the Secretary be permitted to waive the limitation in law on reimbursement of veterans receiving domiciliary care in State homes.