This policy brief explores a set of federal policy options to enhance
Medicare’s support for family caregivers and to improve access to
HCBS.
Policy brief provides an overview of the family caregiver experience and
the current options to support family caregivers. It includes
recommendations to expand and enhance supports for family
caregivers. Includes recommendations for Congress.
This bill requires the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to recognize caregivers of veterans by identifying them in the veteran’s health record.
The bill establishes a “Commission on Long-Term Care.” Members will be appointed by the President and Congress.
Report summarizes the current issues confronting family caregivers,
attempts to “measure” the financial contribution they make, and
describes recent federal and state initiatives to better serve family
caregivers.
Federal report to Congress outlining the issues family caregivers face.
It provides recommendations for policy and program changes at the
federal, state, local, and private sector levels to better meet the needs
of family caregivers.
This bill amends the Older Americans Act’s National Caregiver Support Program to direct the Administration on Aging to provide technical assistance related to caregiver assessments.