Supporting Family Caregivers Act of 2019
Topic:
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Proposal Overview
Name: Supporting Family Caregivers Act of 2019
Congress: 116th
Year: 2019
Sponsor and Co-Sponsors
Sponsor:
Representative Andy Levin (D-MI)
Co-Sponsors:
8 Bipartisan cosponsors
Companion Bill
None
Related Bills from Prior Congresses
None
Program Details
Overview: 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. State programs on aging may use these assessments to inform the services provided to support caregivers.
Technical Assistance
The Assistant Secretary for Aging will provide technical assistance to promote and implement caregiver assessments. This includes sharing available tools and templates, comprehensive assessment protocols, and best practices and implementing caregiver support service plans, including referrals to state and local services.
Report on Caregiver Assessments
The Assistant Secretary will report on area agencies on aging (AAAs), entities contracting with them, and tribal organizations using caregiver assessment. This report will assess the impact of caregiver assessments on caregivers and care recipients, and on the aging network and recommend best practices for caregiver assessments.
Financing & Implementation
Program Administration
Administration for Community Living
Revenue Source(s)
Annual appropriations
Program Cost Estimate
Not specified