VA Caregiver Continuity Act
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Proposal Overview
Name: VA Caregiver Continuity Act
Congress: 117th
Year: 2022
Sponsor and Co-Sponsors
Sponsor:
Representative Andy Kim (D-NJ)
Co-Sponsors:
Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC)
Companion Bill
None
Related Bills from Prior Congresses
None
Program Details
Overview: This bill protects veterans and caregivers from losing benefits due to regulatory eligibility changes. It ensures that priority veterans are not removed from the caregiver program due to rule changes.
Notifying Impacted Family Caregivers
The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify affected caregivers of their appeal and eligibility options.
Priority Participants
Different priority categories determine a veteran’s eligibility and the order in which they can enroll for VA health care. The bill defines priority participants as veterans with service-connected disabilities of 50% or greater or who were awarded the medal of honor.
Financing & Implementation
Program Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs
Revenue Source(s)
Not specified
Program Cost Estimate
Not specified