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TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
12/20/2025, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 109
Additionally, the bill includes a provision to temporarily extend benefits for veterans who are determined ineligible for the family caregiver program. This extension will provide support for veterans who may not meet the eligibility criteria but still require assistance.
Overall, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act seeks to improve the support and services available to caregivers of veterans, ensuring that they are recognized and informed of important clinical determinations. The bill also aims to provide temporary benefits for veterans who may not qualify for caregiver programs but still require assistance.
Congressional Summary of HR 109
Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
The bill revises the administration of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) caregiver programs. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to formally recognize caregivers of veterans by identifying any caregiver in the health record of the veteran. Such caregivers covered by the bill include those participating in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and those participating in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services.
The bill requires the VA to notify veterans and their caregivers regarding any clinical determinations made relating to claims, tier reduction, or termination of assistance under, or eligibility for, the specified caregiver programs. The notifications must be standardized and contain specified details regarding the decisions.
The bill also requires the VA to temporarily extend benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers for at least 90 days after the receipt of notice that a veteran is no longer clinically eligible for the program. Such an extension shall not apply to the termination of caregiver benefits (1) if the VA determines the caregiver committed fraud or abused or neglected the veteran, (2) if another primary provider or individual caregiver is designated within 90 days after the termination, (3) if the terminated individual moves out or abandons their relationship with the veteran, or (4) upon request of the caregiver or veteran.
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Current Status of Bill HR 109
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 109
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 109
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 109
Comments
Dean Khan
11 months ago
So now they want to recognize caregivers and extend benefits? What's next, free massages for everyone? How will this really impact me in the short term?
Leighton Riggs
11 months ago
This bill is ridiculous.
Indigo Franklin
10 months ago
I think this bill is good for veterans and their caregivers. It helps provide more support and resources for those who have served our country. Do you think this bill will make a big difference in the lives of veterans and their families?
