Support our Services (S.O.S) Veterans Caregiver Act
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Proposal Overview
Name: Support our Services (S.O.S) Veterans Caregiver Act
Congress: 118th
Year: 2023
Sponsor and Co-Sponsors
Sponsor:
Representative Paul Ruiz (D-CA)
Co-Sponsors:
None
Companion Bill
None
Related Bills from Prior Congresses
None
Program Details
Overview: This bill expands eligibility for VA caregiver assistance to include veterans with a serious illness related to military service. It expands eligibility beyond injury to include serious illness incurred or aggravated during service.
Family Caregiver Assessment
The bill requires an annual multidimensional assessment to measure burdens felt by family caregivers that are the primary providers of personal care services to veterans.
Eligible Family Caregivers
This bill expands eligibility for support to all caregivers of veterans who have a serious illness that was triggered or worsened by military, naval, or air service.
Financing & Implementation
Program Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs
Revenue Source(s)
Not specified
Program Cost Estimate
Not specified