Veterans' Support: New Long-Term Care Options
This bill introduces a pilot program to provide veterans with access to assisted living services, offering an alternative to traditional nursing homes. This initiative aims to give veterans more choices in long-term care, potentially improving their quality of life and providing more personalized support. The program will run for three years, with a possible extension, and will be monitored for effectiveness and participant satisfaction.
Key points
Veterans will have the option to choose assisted living services over traditional nursing home care, enhancing their comfort and independence.
The pilot program will operate in at least six Veterans Integrated Service Networks, including rural areas and those with the highest number of veterans in nursing homes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will cover the costs of assisted living services, ensuring continuity of care for participants even after the pilot program concludes.
The quality of services will be regularly assessed, and program results will be reported to Congress, potentially leading to permanent implementation of these solutions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1815
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]
Process start date: 2023-03-27