Support Our Military Caregivers Act
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Proposal Overview
Name: Support Our Military Caregivers Act
Congress: 115th
Year: 2017
Sponsor and Co-Sponsors
Sponsor:
Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
Co-Sponsors:
23 Republican cosponsors
Companion Bill
None
Related Bills from Prior Congresses
Program Details
Overview: This bill improves the appeals and review process for the VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP). It permits independent external review of denied caregiver applications. The VA must also consider external assessment findings before issuing final decisions about the amount of personal care a veteran requires or revoking assistance. The bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate eligibility determinations under the program.
Definition of Family Caregiver
This bill defines family caregiver as a family member who is a caregiver of an eligible veteran.
Financing & Implementation
Program Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs
Revenue Source(s)
Annual appropriations
Program Cost Estimate
Not specified