TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to formally recognize caregivers of veterans by listing them in the veteran's health record, including caregivers in both VA caregiver programs. The VA would have to send veterans and their caregivers a standardized letter explaining any clinical decision about eligibility, claims, tier reductions, or ending of caregiver assistance. If a veteran is found no longer clinically eligible for the family caregiver program, the VA would continue benefits, including stipends, for at least 90 days after notice. This extension would not apply in certain cases, such as fraud, abuse or neglect by the caregiver, a replacement caregiver being named, the caregiver moving out or ending the relationship, or a request by the caregiver or veteran.

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Sponsors

• Andy Biggs Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors