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Improved Long-Term Care and Support for Aging Veterans

This act aims to enhance long-term care for veterans, including the elderly and homeless. It introduces new care strategies, facilitates access to medical and psychiatric services, and increases transparency in veterans' homes. This ensures veterans receive better support in old age and difficult life situations.
Key points
New Long-Term Care Strategy: Identifying current and future veteran care needs, including home-based and institutional care, with consideration for specific groups like women and veterans with brain injuries.
Improvements in State Veterans Homes: Standardizing service agreements, waiving medication co-payments for catastrophically disabled veterans, and increasing transparency of inspection results for veterans' homes.
Geriatric Psychiatry Pilot Program: Launching a two-year pilot program to provide psychiatric assistance to eligible aging veterans in State homes, especially in underserved areas.
Support for Homeless Veterans: Assisting aging homeless veterans or those at risk of homelessness in accessing housing and supportive services, including medical care, even if not directly eligible for VA services.
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Print number: 117_S_1965
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2021-06-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Planning for Aging Veterans Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1965.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Long-Term Care Strategy: Identifying current and future veteran care needs, including home-based and institutional care, with consideration for specific groups like women and veterans with brain injuries.
  • Improvements in State Veterans Homes: Standardizing service agreements, waiving medication co-payments for catastrophically disabled veterans, and increasing transparency of inspection results for veterans' homes.
  • Geriatric Psychiatry Pilot Program: Launching a two-year pilot program to provide psychiatric assistance to eligible aging veterans in State homes, especially in underserved areas.
  • Support for Homeless Veterans: Assisting aging homeless veterans or those at risk of homelessness in accessing housing and supportive services, including medical care, even if not directly eligible for VA services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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