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April 7, 2022 - Senator Murray holds Roundtable on VA Caregivers Program, Continues Fight to Improve Program
March 23, 2022 - Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Hearing: Honoring Our Commitment Improving VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
February 25, 2022 - H.R. 8623
Congresswoman Brownley introduced H.R. 8623 the Elizabeth Dole Home and Community Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2022
February 17, 2022
Senators Hassan, Murray, Sinema, Brown, Blumenthal, Sanders, and Blackburn press release and letter to VA Re: Removal of Restrictions
February 3, 2022
Congressman Ruiz Introduced H.R. 6596 the S.O.S. Veterans Caregivers Act
January 5, 2022
Senator Rubio press release and letter to VA Re: Caregiver Discharges & Appeals
December 22, 2021
NVLSP, Public Counsel and Paul Hastings LLP Announce Launch of Appeals Process Website for Veterans and Family Caregivers
September 28, 2021
VSOs Letter to HVAC Opposing Effort to Overturn Beaudette & Vets, Caregivers Right to Appeal
April 19, 2021
Appeal Class Action Lawsuit RULING: Paul Hastings Secures Appeal Access for Veterans Under the VA Caregiver Program (PR credit: P. Hastings)
February 1, 2021
VA DECIDES TO ISSUE 1099’s TO CAREGIVERS CLAIMING THE IRS WILL NOT TREAT IT AS “INCOME” – NOT SO FAST THOUGH, THE IRS LAWS WILL SEE IT AS INCOME, UNTIL IT IS “PROVEN”TO BE NON-TAXABLE.
December 1, 2020
Veteran Warriors Sues VA Challenging Rules Governing the Caregiver Program Adopted by VA Under the MISSION Act
October 1, 2020
Veteran Functional Assessment is in effect
August 25, 2020
Congressman Bilirakis press release and letter to VA RE: Concerns regarding Final Rule
July, 31, 2020
(MISSION Act of 2018 Expansion) VA Veteran Caregiver Program Published Final Rule
May 6, 2020
Veteran Warriors and NVLSP file joint comments on VA's Proposed Changes to Caregiver Program (PR credit: NVLSP)
March 6, 2020
VA Veteran Caregiver Program published proposed Rules
June 6, 2018
MISSION Act of 2018 (expand VA Caregiver Program)
January 9, 2015
VA Veteran Caregiver Program Published Final Rule
May 5, 2011
VA Veteran Caregiver Program published Interim Rule
May 5, 2010
Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
March 24, 2022
Military.com - 'Dehumanizing:' Why Veterans Are Giving Up on the Caregiver Program After Surge of Expulsions
March 23, 2022
Military.com - VA to Halt Dismissals from Caregiver Program, Pending Review
March 22, 2022
Military Times - Plan to drop thousands of caregivers from Veterans Affairs program put on hold
March 6, 2022
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March 24, 2022
Military.com - 'Dehumanizing:' Why Veterans Are Giving Up on the Caregiver Program After Surge of Expulsions
March 23, 2022
Military.com - VA to Halt Dismissals from Caregiver Program, Pending Review
March 22, 2022
Military Times - Plan to drop thousands of caregivers from Veterans Affairs program put on hold
March 6, 2022
Military Times - Families fear financial hit as VA caregiver program prepares to drop thousands of vets
September 22, 2021
Military Times - Thousands of caregivers may lose monthly stipends under new VA review
September 22, 2021
Military Times - VA Will Keep Paying Caregiver Benefits During Review That ...
September 21, 2021
Military.com - VA Caregiver Program Offers Monthly Payments | Military.com
July 31, 2020
Military Times - Caregivers stipends set to expand to Vietnam veterans, older generations this fall
March 4, 2020
Military Times - New rules for VA caregiver stipend eligibility released, but still no start date
September 25, 2019
Military Times - Expansion of veteran caregiver program delayed until at least next summer
May 29, 2019
Military Times - Falling enrollment in VA's caregiver program raises concerns
June 8, 2021
Oversight Report - Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
September 16, 2019
GAO Report - Actions Needed to Improve Family Caregiver Program | US GAO
September 22, 2021
Press Release - Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to provide an additional year for eligibility and reassessment of certain participants
January 29, 2021
Press Release - Statement by Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dat P. Tran on VA easing economic hardships for Veterans, their families, sur
September 22, 2021
Press Release - Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers to provide an additional year for eligibility and reassessment of certain participants
January 29, 2021
January 22, 2021
Press Release - VA to provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to caregivers of Veterans in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
October 1, 2020
Press Release - VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers begins expanding eligibility to Veterans of earlier eras
August 5, 2020
Press Release - VA, Elizabeth Dole Foundation to offer respite relief for Veteran caregivers
July 31, 2020-
Press Release - VA publishes final regulation for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
April 15, 2020
Press Release - VA, Facebook and American Red Cross provide Portal video calling devices to Veterans, caregivers and families
March 4, 2020
Press Release - VA publishes proposed regulations to improve the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
October 1, 2019
VA Blog - VA strengthens Caregiver Support Program
September 25, 2019
Press Release - VA strengthens Caregiver Support Program and expands timeline of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
August 3, 2019
Press Release - VA releases Launchpad app to streamline health care access for Veterans and caregivers
June 26, 2019
Press Release - VA partnership with Corporation for National Community Service supports older Veterans and their caregivers
June 17, 2019
Press Release - New research affirms critical need for caregivers in Veteran care
April 1, 2019
Press Release - Veterans’ Family, Caregiver and Survivor Advisory Committee provides recommendations to VA Secretary
February 14, 2019
Press Release - VA to receive new Fisher Houses in Michigan, Colorado and Nebraska, which offer temporary lodging to Veterans’ families and caregivers
December 21, 2018
Press Release - VA announces moratorium on discharges and decreases from comprehensive caregiver program
November 28, 2019
Press Release - VA seeks public comment on Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, as amended by VA MISSION Act of 2018
September 7, 2018
Press Release - VA to fund first national center of excellence for Veteran and caregiver research
June 6, 2018
Press Release - Statement by Acting VA Secretary Peter O’Rourke – President Trump signs historic MISSION Act
May 3, 2018
Press Release - Statement by Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie - Introduction of H.R. 5674, the VA MISSION Act
March 15, 2018
Press Release - VA Leader Receives Blue Star Families Caregiving Award for VA Support
January 5, 2018
Press Release - VA Seeks Public Comment on Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
October 7, 2017
July 28, 2017
Press Release - VA Caregiver Support Program Resumes Full Operations
May 11, 2017
Press Release - VA Announces Short-Term Extension of Strategic Review of Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
April 17, 2017
Press Release - VA Announces Internal Review of Caregiver Program
September 28, 2016
Press Release - VA Announces Several Caregiver Partnerships
July 7, 2012
Press Release - VA Caregivers Support Line Celebrates First Anniversary
August 3, 2011
Press Release - VA Kicks Off National Caregiver Support Conference
June 14, 2011
Press Release - VA and Easter Seals Open First Round of Caregiver Training
May 18, 2011
Press Release - VA Processing Hundreds of Applications for New Family Caregiver Benefits in First Week
May 9, 2011
Press Release - VA Partners with Easter Seals to Train Family Caregivers of Wounded Warriors
May 3, 2011
Press Release - VA to Take Applications for New Family Caregiver Program
March 1, 2011
Press Release - VA’s Caregiver Support Program Expanding
February 9, 2011
Press Release - New and Enhanced VA Benefits Provided to Caregivers of Veterans
February 8, 2011
Press Release - New VA Support Line Provides Important Assistance to Caregivers
Ensuring veteran benefits does not stop with the veteran, it extends to the families and survivors as we workd to preserve and improve benefits to surviving spouses and their children. Our advocacy focuses on establishing fair and continuous survivor benefits to help these families move forward in a mannor that would honor the memory of their veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice, no matter the manner.
Caring for Survivors Act of 2021 (S. 976, H.R. 3402), which will bring Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) payments in line with benefits for surviving spouses of federal employees.
Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (H.R. 7105), which included a provision to enable eligible surviving spouses to retain DIC upon remarriage at age 55.
Caring for Survivors Act of 2021 (S. 976, H.R. 3402). Increase DIC from 43% to 55% of the rate of compensation paid to a 100% disabled veteran. Reduce the timeframe a veteran needs to be rated totally disabled from 10 to 5 years, allowing more survivors to become eligible for DIC benefits.
Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act (S. 2817, H.R. 5029), which provides Vet Center counseling and mental health services to surviving families of veteran suicide.
Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act.
Gold Star Families Day Act - create a federal holiday as a national day of remembrance for all those who have lost a loved one to military service, regardless of the manor, place, or time of death.
Fry Scholarship Enhancement Act of 2021 (S. 1096) to expand eligibility for those who die in the 120 day Release From Active Duty (REFRAD) period to the Fry Scholarship, which is the second phase in expanding eligibility to all Chapter 35 recipients.
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021 (S. 1972/H.R. 475), which would allow TRICARE young adults to remain on their parents' policy up to age 26 without a premium increase.
CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2021 (S. 727/H.R. 1801),which would expand coverage for eligible surviving children up to age 26 through the Civilian Health and Medical Program for the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).
Ensuring Survivors Benefits during COVID-19 Act of 2021 (S. 89, H.R. 746),which ensures those disabilities are taken into account to provide families access to the survivor benefits they are eligible to receive.
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