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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 17 (Thursday, January 26, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. BROWNLEY:H.R. 542.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution[Page H429]
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H.R. 542, Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/59573
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on July 26, 2023
Armed Forces and National Security
- Adult day care
2023-06-13T18:45:19Z
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
2023-06-13T18:45:19Z
- Congressional oversight
2023-06-13T18:45:20Z
- Disability and paralysis
2023-06-13T18:45:20Z
- Health personnel
2023-06-13T18:45:20Z
- Health programs administration and funding
2023-06-13T18:45:20Z
- Housing for the elderly and disabled
2023-06-13T18:45:20Z
- Neurological disorders
2023-06-13T18:45:20Z
- Social security and elderly assistance
2023-06-13T18:45:20Z
- Veterans' medical care
2023-06-13T18:45:20Z
Armed Forces and National Security
2023-03-22T19:46:19Z
00
2023-01-26
Introduced in House
2023-06-02T12:38:54Z
Elizabeth Dole Home- and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2023 or the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023
This bill addresses home care and caregiver programs provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Under the bill, the cost of providing noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care may not exceed 100% of the cost that would have been incurred if a veteran had been furnished VA nursing home care, unless the VA determines that a higher cost is in the best interest of the veteran. (Under current law, these expenditures are limited to 65% of the cost.)
Among other requirements, the VA must
- seek to enter into an agreement with the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in certain areas to furnish noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care;
- implement various programs (e.g., the Veteran Directed Care program) to expand access to home- and community-based services;
- provide specified support and benefits to caregivers of certain disabled veterans;
- implement a pilot program to provide homemaker and home health aide services to veterans who reside in communities with a shortage of home health aides; and
- ensure the availability of home and community-based services for Native American veterans.
For veterans or family caregivers who are discharged from the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, a caregiver support coordinator must provide for a personalized transition to an appropriate program.
The Veterans Health Administration must review programs administered through the Office of Geriatric and Extended Care to ensure consistency in program management, eliminate service gaps at the medical center level, and ensure the availability of and access to home and community-based services.
07
2023-11-29
Reported to House
2023-12-04T20:34:24Z
Elizabeth Dole Home- and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2023 or the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023
This bill addresses home care and caregiver programs provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Under the bill, the cost of providing noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care generally may not exceed 100% of the cost that would have been incurred if a veteran had been furnished VA nursing home care. (Under current law, these expenditures are limited to 65% of the cost.) However, for specified veterans, the VA may exceed 100% of the cost if it determines the higher cost is in the best interest of such veterans (i.e., veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a spinal cord injury, or a condition the Secretary determines to be similar to such conditions).
Among other requirements, the VA must
- seek to enter into an agreement with the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in certain areas to furnish noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care;
- implement various programs (e.g., the Veteran Directed Care program) to expand access to home- and community-based services;
- provide specified support and benefits to caregivers of certain disabled veterans;
- implement a pilot program to provide homemaker and home health aide services to veterans who reside in communities with a shortage of home health aides; and
- ensure the availability of home and community-based services for Native American veterans.
For veterans or family caregivers who are discharged from the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, a caregiver support coordinator must provide for a personalized transition to an appropriate program.
The Veterans Health Administration must review programs administered through the Office of Geriatric and Extended Care to ensure consistency in program management, eliminate service gaps at the medical center level, and ensure the availability of and access to home and community-based services.
The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through January 26, 2032, under the VA's home loan program.
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2023-12-05
Passed House
2023-12-15T23:47:08Z
Elizabeth Dole Home- and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act of 2023 or the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023
This bill addresses home care and caregiver programs provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Under the bill, the cost of providing noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care generally may not exceed 100% of the cost that would have been incurred if a veteran had been furnished VA nursing home care. (Under current law, these expenditures are limited to 65% of the cost.) However, for specified veterans, the VA may exceed 100% of the cost if it determines the higher cost is in the best interest of such veterans (i.e., veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a spinal cord injury, or a condition the Secretary determines to be similar to such conditions).
Among other requirements, the VA must
- seek to enter into an agreement with the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in certain areas to furnish noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care;
- implement various programs (e.g., the Veteran Directed Care program) to expand access to home- and community-based services;
- provide specified support and benefits to caregivers of certain disabled veterans;
- implement a pilot program to provide homemaker and home health aide services to veterans who reside in communities with a shortage of home health aides; and
- ensure the availability of home and community-based services for Native American veterans.
For veterans or family caregivers who are discharged from the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, a caregiver support coordinator must provide for a personalized transition to an appropriate program.
The Veterans Health Administration must review programs administered through the Office of Geriatric and Extended Care to ensure consistency in program management, eliminate service gaps at the medical center level, and ensure the availability of and access to home and community-based services.
The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through February 4, 2032, under the VA's home loan program.

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs for home and community based services for veterans, and for other purposes.
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Introduced in House
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2023-12-06T05:00:00Z
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2023-12-05T05:00:00Z
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2023-11-29T05:00:00Z
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2023-01-26T05:00:00Z
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