S. 1085 · 114th Congress
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015
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Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 23, 2015
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015
Expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill on active duty prior to September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001).
Expands services to caregivers of veterans under such program to include child care services, financial planning services, and legal services.
Terminates the support program for caregivers of covered veterans on October 1, 2020, except that any caregiver activities carried out on September 30, 2020, shall be continued on and after October 1, 2020.
Authorizes the transfer of entitlement to post 9/11 education assistance to family members by veterans who are retired for a physical disability or who are seriously injured veterans in need of family caregiver services, without regard to length-of-service requirements.
Authorizes the VA Secretary to pay monthly special compensation to seriously injured or ill veterans in need of personal care services and to their caregivers.
Authorizes flexible work schedules or telework for federal employees who are caregivers of veterans.
Amends the Public Health Service Act to designate a veteran participating in the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers as an adult with a special need for purposes of the lifespan respite care program.
Establishes in the executive branch an interagency working group to review and report on policies relating to the caregivers of veterans and members of the Armed Forces.
Directs the Secretary to provide for studies on members of the Armed Forces who commenced service after September 11, 2001, and veterans who have incurred a serious injury or illness, including a mental health injury, and their caregivers.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015
Latest action (Jun 24, 2015): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-186.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 23, 2015
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.