CARE for All Veterans Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 25, 2015)
Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act or the CARE for All Veterans Act
Expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill (or aggravated such injury or illness) on active duty before September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001).
Establishes three monthly caregiver stipend starting dates for pre-September 11, 2001, members of the Armed Forces or veterans based upon the amount and degree of personal care services provided.
Includes among program eligibility criteria a veteran's need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision in completing two or more instrumental activities of daily living.
What just happenedJul 2, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 25, 2015
- Jul 2, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jun 25, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jun 25, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 25, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House